An extremely fine early 19th century boxwood, baleen and copper Napoleonic French Prisoner-of-War model of a 120-gun First Rate Ship of the Line
the planked and pinned hull copper sheathed below the waterline, baleen wales, turned brass guns, raised painted gun port lids, finely carved quarter and stern galleries named for Mars, native warrior-form figurehead, planked and pinned decks with fittings including capstan, water/grog barrels, companionways, pump and deck lights, bound masts with yards with stun's'l booms, standing and running rigging with ship's long boat rigged over the well deck and mounted on wooden cradles to a contemporary polychrome straw work base with bone feet secured within a contemporary mahogany case with urn finials.

Overall measurements 21¾ x 26½ x 10in. (55 x 67.5 x 25.5cm.)

Condition Report
The model has been cleaned overall and had some sympathetic restoration to the rigging, although much appears to be original. Some cannon may have been replaced, although all have been cleaned. The case is certainly contemporary, but may be a later association with the model, and has at least two replaced glass panels. The model is unexamined out of case.

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.