A RARE AND UNUSUAL EARLY 19TH-CENTURY DIEPPE MODEL FOR AN EARLY PADDLE STEAMER
the planked and pinned hull with rudder, paddle boxes with paddles, carved figurehead, catheads, anchors with stocks and planked deck with fittings including cleats, companionway, bitts, four cannon in stepped carriages, capstan, engine room lights, stayed funnel with finely carved splay top and safety valve extension pipe, covered hatches with cage tops, saloon lights, carved helm with rope and three masts with standing and running rigging with bone blocks, yards and spars, mounted on two turned bone columns to inlaid display base within glazed ebonised case -- overall measurements 13 x 22 x 8in. (33 x 56 x 20.5cm.)

Condition Report
Model has been cleaned and restored with some evidence of glue runs, rigging replaced, base and case associated.

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.