£600
AN UNUSUAL AND WELL-PRESENTED 1:200 SCALE WATERLINE MODEL OF H.M.S. VICTORY, JURY-RIGGED AFTER THE BATTLE OF TRAFALGAR
modelled by D. Ewart from contemporary accounts and pictures, with details including a carved hull down at the bow and 'peppered' with shot marks, planked decks with 'damaged' fittings, shot-away masts, the main and fore with linen sails, some rigging and other details. Mounted on a light green baize base with engraved brass plaque within a wood-bound glazed case. Measurements overall -- 13¾ x 20½ x 8½in. (35 x 52 x 21.5cm.) historical details pasted underneath
Christie's South Kensington, 16th November 2005 lot 329
Fine overall condition.
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