AN EARLY 19TH-CENTURY NAPOLEONIC PRISONER-OF-WAR BONE AND BALEEN MODEL OF A FIRST RATE SHIP OF THE LINE
with planked and pinned hull, polychrome figurehead and guns run out of ports, mounted on original wood and bone base (unrigged, missing parts, dust), together with a quantity of associated bone components, base diameter -- 8in. (20.3cm.)

Condition Report
Model requires complete clean and restoration; such rigging that survives in not original and the loose parts contain many - but not all - of those required to return this model to it's correct format.

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.