25th Apr, 2023 10:00

Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (GLADIATOR)

 
  Lot 157
 

157

[M] AN EARLY 19TH-CENTURY NAPOLEONIC FRENCH PRISONER OF WAR BONE SHIP MODEL

AN EARLY 19TH-CENTURY NAPOLEONIC FRENCH PRISONER OF WAR BONE SHIP MODEL

with a 4½in. planked and pinned hull, gun ports with brass guns and painted lids, polychrome warrior figurehead, carved stern and quarter galleries, plain decks with simple fittings, bound masts with yards, standing and running rigging with blocks and tackle, mounted on straw work base with out-rigged boats and wooden details plate, contained within glazed domed cover -- 9½ x 10in. (24 x 25cm.)

with The Parker Gallery, London.

Sold for £5,208
Estimated at £1,500 - £2,500

(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)


Condition Report

Good overall condition. Small glue run to belaying rail.

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.

 

AN EARLY 19TH-CENTURY NAPOLEONIC FRENCH PRISONER OF WAR BONE SHIP MODEL

with a 4½in. planked and pinned hull, gun ports with brass guns and painted lids, polychrome warrior figurehead, carved stern and quarter galleries, plain decks with simple fittings, bound masts with yards, standing and running rigging with blocks and tackle, mounted on straw work base with out-rigged boats and wooden details plate, contained within glazed domed cover -- 9½ x 10in. (24 x 25cm.)

with The Parker Gallery, London.

Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (GLADIATOR), 25th Apr, 2023

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Saleroom notice here

 

Order of Sale:

Mercantile (Sail & Yachting) 1-75
Mercantile (Steam) 76-132
Naval (Sail) 133-237
Naval (Steam) 238-294
Navigational & Scientific Instruments 295-353

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Shippers 

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Alban Shipping / info@albanshipping.co.uk / Tel: +44 (0) 1582 493099

Simon Jones Superfreight / info@superfreight.co.uk / +44 (0)20 7924 3933

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