21st Apr, 2026 10:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (FOUDROYANT)
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[M] A FINE EARLY 19TH CENTURY FRENCH NAPOLEONIC PRISONER-OF-WAR MODEL OF A 74- GUN FRIGATE
A FINE EARLY 19TH CENTURY FRENCH NAPOLEONIC PRISONER-OF-WAR MODEL OF A 74- GUN FRIGATE
the 11in. planked and pinned hull with retractable brass guns, red-painted port lids, full-length warrior form figurehead flourishing a sword, finely carved stern and portlights, planked deck with fittings including capstan, gratings, water casks, belfry, companionway, etc., bound masts with yards and st'uns'l booms, standing and running rigging with blocks and tackle, mounted on carved bone cradle stand to original bone display base with balustrade and central gun pull cord -- 17½ x 20in. (44.5 x 51cm.)
Sold for £7,440
Estimated at £6,000 - £8,000
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A FINE EARLY 19TH CENTURY FRENCH NAPOLEONIC PRISONER-OF-WAR MODEL OF A 74- GUN FRIGATE
the 11in. planked and pinned hull with retractable brass guns, red-painted port lids, full-length warrior form figurehead flourishing a sword, finely carved stern and portlights, planked deck with fittings including capstan, gratings, water casks, belfry, companionway, etc., bound masts with yards and st'uns'l booms, standing and running rigging with blocks and tackle, mounted on carved bone cradle stand to original bone display base with balustrade and central gun pull cord -- 17½ x 20in. (44.5 x 51cm.)
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (FOUDROYANT), 21st Apr, 2026
Page turning catalogue here
Downloadable bid form here
Saleroom notice here
Order of Sale:
Mercantile Sail 1-33
Mercantile Steam 34-97
Naval Sail 100-150
Naval Steam 155-229
Navigation & Instruments 230-253
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POST-SALE SHIPPERS
Part & Parcel / shipping@partandparceluk.com / Tel: +44 (0)1252 545611
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Viewing
Monday-Friday, 30th March - 20th April, 10am-5pm
Weekend viewing: 18th - 19th April, 12pm-4pm
Viewing at:
300 Munster Road
Fulham
London
SW6 6BH
