A BUILDER'S HALF-BLOCK MODEL FOR THE TWO-MASTED WOODEN SCHOONER MOONSTONE, DESIGNED AND BUILT BY CAMPER & NICHOLSON, 1879
carved from laminated wood and finished in 'copper' with black topsides and cutaway masts, mounted on contrasting blue display board inscribed MOONSTONE 158 TONS BM 1879, overall measurements -- 15 x 63in. (38 x 160cm.)

Originally built for a Mr John Coulthurst, between 1896 to 1900 she was laid up in a mud berth at Camper & Nicholson's Lower Yard awaiting a buyer after Mr Coulthurst bought the 315 ton Francesca in 1896. In 1901-2 she belonged to J.Howden Freme but he sold her to J.R. Samuel in 1903. He in turn sold her to Harold K.M. Bellew in 1906 who sold her to The Canary Fruit & Fish Canning Co. in 1909 and who changed her name to Ways. She disappears from Lloyd's Yacht Register in 1910.

Charles Miller Ltd is grateful to Jeremy Lines, Voluntary Archivist for Camper & Nicholsons, for his assistance with this lot.

Condition Report
Some paint chips and water staining (see image).

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.