A FINELY CONSTRUCTED AND DETAILED ⅛IN:1FT SCALE UNRIGGED MODEL OF CAPTAIN COOK’S BARK ENDEAVOUR AS FITTED FOR HIS FIRST VOYAGE OF EXPLORATION, 1768

modelled by M. Gebhardt from plans researched by K.H. Marquardt, the framed hull with lined planking and pinning over a simulated sheathed bottom, ebonised main wale, sweep ports, chain plates with deadeyes and booms, bound anchors with wooden stocks with spares chained behind, decorated stern lights with shutters, the deck replete with fittings including cut-away bowsprit and masts with cleats, catheads, bitts, winch with gilt knightsheads and belfry over, stove pipes, belaying rails, companionways, suite of fully fitted ship's boats in chocks over main hatch with spare spars over, four bilge pumps, capstan, compass box, helm rigged to tiller, swivel guns, tiller platform with rail, stern lantern and other details, mounted to ebonised cradle stand on display base. Overall measurements – 18 x 48in. (46 x 122cm.)

This lot will be available for viewing at Imperial Road