A FINELY CONSTRUCTED 1:48 SCALE ADMIRALTY BOARD STYLE MODEL FOR A 38-GUN ARTOIS CLASS FRIGATE OF CIRCA 1793
modelled by J. Butler in boxwood with open frames below an ebonised main wale, planked and pinned with trennels over, chainplates with deadeyes, carved full-length female figurehead, glazed, decorative stern and quarter lights, cutaway bowsprit and masts, partially planked decks with gratings, stovepipe, belfry, companionways, capstan, double helm and deck lights, mounted on ebonised launching blocks with central cradle support on wooden display base with twin plates and wood-bound glazed cover, overall measurements – 20 x 51 x 17¼in. (51 x 129.5 x 44cm.)
When Revolutionary France declared war on England early in 1793, the French fleet was significantly smaller than that of the Royal Navy with the result that numerous new ships of all rates were hurriedly ordered from all the French naval dockyards. The Admiralty in London reacted equally swiftly and amongst the first orders to be placed was that for six new 38-gun frigates given the classification of ‘Artois’. Designed by Sir John Henslow, his plans were approved as early as 2nd March, 1793 and the keels of the initial six vessels were all laid down before the year was out (although a further three were ordered in 1795). Measured at 984 tons, each was to be 146 feet in length (overall) and 121½ feet (at the keel), with a 39 foot beam and a 14 foot draught. The main armament consisted of 28-18pdrs on the upper deck but there were also 2-9pdrs on the quarterdeck and fo’c’sle, plus some 32pdr carronades. Crewed by 270 (later 315) officers, men and boys, each of the first six frigates performed sterling services once at sea although three of them proved short-lived and were wrecked before the turn of the new century.
Sold for £8,060
Estimated at £3,000 - £5,000
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
Condition Report
Fine overall condition
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A FINELY CONSTRUCTED 1:48 SCALE ADMIRALTY BOARD STYLE MODEL FOR A 38-GUN ARTOIS CLASS FRIGATE OF CIRCA 1793
modelled by J. Butler in boxwood with open frames below an ebonised main wale, planked and pinned with trennels over, chainplates with deadeyes, carved full-length female figurehead, glazed, decorative stern and quarter lights, cutaway bowsprit and masts, partially planked decks with gratings, stovepipe, belfry, companionways, capstan, double helm and deck lights, mounted on ebonised launching blocks with central cradle support on wooden display base with twin plates and wood-bound glazed cover, overall measurements – 20 x 51 x 17¼in. (51 x 129.5 x 44cm.)
When Revolutionary France declared war on England early in 1793, the French fleet was significantly smaller than that of the Royal Navy with the result that numerous new ships of all rates were hurriedly ordered from all the French naval dockyards. The Admiralty in London reacted equally swiftly and amongst the first orders to be placed was that for six new 38-gun frigates given the classification of ‘Artois’. Designed by Sir John Henslow, his plans were approved as early as 2nd March, 1793 and the keels of the initial six vessels were all laid down before the year was out (although a further three were ordered in 1795). Measured at 984 tons, each was to be 146 feet in length (overall) and 121½ feet (at the keel), with a 39 foot beam and a 14 foot draught. The main armament consisted of 28-18pdrs on the upper deck but there were also 2-9pdrs on the quarterdeck and fo’c’sle, plus some 32pdr carronades. Crewed by 270 (later 315) officers, men and boys, each of the first six frigates performed sterling services once at sea although three of them proved short-lived and were wrecked before the turn of the new century.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Untiring), 27th Apr, 2021
Mercantile (Sail) 1-123
Mercantile (Steam) 124-166
Naval (Sail) 170-252
Naval (Steam) 255-339
Navigational & Scientific Instruments 340-395
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