20th Apr, 2011 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Princess)
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[M] AN EARLY 19TH-CENTURY NAPOLEONIC FRENCH...
AN EARLY 19TH-CENTURY NAPOLEONIC FRENCH PRISONER-OF-WAR BONE AND BALEEN MODEL OF A 100-GUN SHIP
the planked and pinned hull with scrolled head, carved stern with plain quarter galleries, baleen wales, open gun ports with red-painted lids and brass guns, planed and pinned deck with simple fittings, bound masts with yards, s'tuns'l booms, standing and running rigging, mounted on a strawwork and bone display base with glass dome cover. Overall measurements -- 18 x 18in. (46 x 46cm.)
the planked and pinned hull with scrolled head, carved stern with plain quarter galleries, baleen wales, open gun ports with red-painted lids and brass guns, planed and pinned deck with simple fittings, bound masts with yards, s'tuns'l booms, standing and running rigging, mounted on a strawwork and bone display base with glass dome cover. Overall measurements -- 18 x 18in. (46 x 46cm.)
Sold for £7,440
Estimated at £4,000 - £6,000
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
AN EARLY 19TH-CENTURY NAPOLEONIC FRENCH PRISONER-OF-WAR BONE AND BALEEN MODEL OF A 100-GUN SHIP
the planked and pinned hull with scrolled head, carved stern with plain quarter galleries, baleen wales, open gun ports with red-painted lids and brass guns, planed and pinned deck with simple fittings, bound masts with yards, s'tuns'l booms, standing and running rigging, mounted on a strawwork and bone display base with glass dome cover. Overall measurements -- 18 x 18in. (46 x 46cm.)
the planked and pinned hull with scrolled head, carved stern with plain quarter galleries, baleen wales, open gun ports with red-painted lids and brass guns, planed and pinned deck with simple fittings, bound masts with yards, s'tuns'l booms, standing and running rigging, mounted on a strawwork and bone display base with glass dome cover. Overall measurements -- 18 x 18in. (46 x 46cm.)
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Princess), 20th Apr, 2011
