Ø A NAPOLEONIC FRENCH PRISONER OF WAR STYLE BONE AND TORTOISESHELL MODEL FOR A 40-GUN FIFTH-RATE FRIGATE

the 20in. hull planked and pinned in tortoiseshell (chelondiiae spp) with ebonised main wale, bone gundeck and tortoiseshell topsides, with finely carved bone warrior figurehead, stern and quarter galleries, the bone decks with details including bitts, capstan, belfry, water casks, copper stove pipes, wale deck with balustrade and gratings, hammock racks, cleats, helm, deck lights, chicken coop etc., bound masts with standing and running rigging with fitted ship’s boats with tortoiseshell wales, the yards with stunsail booms, yard blocks and other details, mounted on a stepped inlaid tortoiseshell and bone display base with compass rose at centre and turned bone feet, overall measurements – 24 x 31 x 10in. (61 x 86.5 x 25.5cm.)

CITES Certificate No. 597806/01

Whilst rare, tortoiseshell was occasionally used by French prisoners and a smaller 7 x 9½in. example is retained as model no.19 in the National Trust's collection at Arlington Court, Devon.

Condition Report

Model is in fine overall condition; Case opaque top glass cracked, backing felt a little faded.

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.