A 1:36 SCALE BUILDER'S HALF-BLOCK MODEL FOR THE THREE-MASTED SHIP GRATITUDE, 1876

the 60in. hull carved from ½in. laminated yellow pine, ebonised topsides with stringing, three cutaway masts mounted on shaped display board with painted nameplate -- 21 x 74in. (53.5 x 188cm.)

The wooden barque Gratitude was built and owned by J. & W.B. Harvey of Littlehampton, West Sussex, in 1876. Registered in Liverpool at 555 tons gross (544 net), she was 149 feet long with a 30 foot beam and was rated A1 by Lloyd’s surveyors. Still owned by Harvey in 1882, she disappears from record soon after, almost certainly sold and then renamed.

Condition Report

Old wear. Lamination crack through the rudder. Ebonised topside rubbed at stern. Overall marks, abrasions and wear.

We are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of this property. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Charles Miller Ltd is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD “AS IS” IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE.