AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY FRENCH BONE P.O.W. MODEL FOR A 74-GUN SHIP ‘DEFIANCE’

the 10in. carved hull planked and pinned in bone with horn wales, guns with red painted port lids, carved male figurehead, carved stern and quarter galleries, deck with bone fittings as appropriate including stove pipe gratings, two ship’s boats over the well deck and other details, bound mast with standing and running rigging with bone blocks, mounted on wooden bone stand, loosely contained in wooden glazed case with bun feet -- 20 x 24 x 11½ (51 x 61 x 29cm.)

Condition Report

Good overall condition, model has been sympathetically restored at some point and rerigged, boats, deadeyes and cannons may be replacements and would suggest some bone components (where lighter) are restorations, including figurehead and hammock racks. The base retained in case by swivel catches underneath.

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.