29th Oct, 2014 12:00

Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Wizard)

 
  Lot 252
 

252

[M] Ø A LARGE, FINELY DETAILED AND WELL PRESENTED...

Ø A LARGE, FINELY DETAILED AND WELL PRESENTED BONE AND BALEEN NAPOLEONIC PRISONER-OF-WAR-STYLE SHIP MODEL FOR A 38-GUN FRIGATE
with planked and pinned hull pierced for thirty guns, baleen main wales and bulwarks, decorative head and stern carvings with warrior figurehead and glazed stern lights, Georgian brass anchors with bound bone stocks; planked deck with fittings including gratings, bitts, stove pipes, pierced hammock racks, guns in carriages, capstan, covered companionways, helm, saloon lights etc.; bound masts with standing rigging, chain plates and deadeyes, running rigging with bone blocks and two fitted longboats suspended between main and fore masts, yards with s'tuns'l booms and streamer, mounted on wood and bone marquetry base with bone feet. Measurements overall -- 26 x 34in. (66 x 86.5cm.)

Sold for £9,920
Estimated at £8,000 - £12,000

(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)


Condition Report
Fine overall condition.

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.

 
Ø A LARGE, FINELY DETAILED AND WELL PRESENTED BONE AND BALEEN NAPOLEONIC PRISONER-OF-WAR-STYLE SHIP MODEL FOR A 38-GUN FRIGATE
with planked and pinned hull pierced for thirty guns, baleen main wales and bulwarks, decorative head and stern carvings with warrior figurehead and glazed stern lights, Georgian brass anchors with bound bone stocks; planked deck with fittings including gratings, bitts, stove pipes, pierced hammock racks, guns in carriages, capstan, covered companionways, helm, saloon lights etc.; bound masts with standing rigging, chain plates and deadeyes, running rigging with bone blocks and two fitted longboats suspended between main and fore masts, yards with s'tuns'l booms and streamer, mounted on wood and bone marquetry base with bone feet. Measurements overall -- 26 x 34in. (66 x 86.5cm.)
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