AN EARLY 19TH-CENTURY NAPOLEONIC FRENCH PRISONER-OF-WAR BONE MODEL OF THE 74-GUN FRIGATE LE BRAVE
with 7in. planked and pinned hull, protruding brass guns with red port lids, painted main wale, polychrome and gilt warrior figurehead, named stern and quarter lights, scored deck with fittings including belaying rails, grating, well deck, companionways, bound masts with yards, s'tuns'l booms with standing and running rigging and painted paper flags at tops of fore and main masts, secured to ebonised paper-lined display base with bone trim and inscribed in ink on the underside Catherine Parker / The Gift of Captain Atkins, set within later display base with glazed dome. Overall measurements -- 10½ x 14in. (26.5 x 35.5cm.)

Condition Report
Model is in good overall condition but has been cleaned and re-rigged perhaps forty or so years ago; it retains some original Venetian red colouring to the bulwarks etc.; guns look original but later/added port lids; the base has been lined with black paper and the long boat, which would originally have been located on the model, is secured beside it; the bone base is now secured to the later dome base for safety.

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.