£3,400
A FINE MINIATURE FRENCH PRISONER-OF-WAR BOXWOOD MODEL FOR THE FIRST RATE L'OCEAN, CIRCA 1810
the 5in. hull with warrior figurehead, ebonised wales with brass guns and red painted port lids, finely carved quarter galleries and stern with name and fitted boat slung over, plain decks with fittings including guns in carriages, belaying rails, brass stove pipes, well deck with red companionways and belfry, saloon lights etc., bound masts with yards, standing and running rigging with boats between fore and main mast, mounted on stepped, ebonised and inlaid display base with brass bound glazed cover. Overall measurements -- 10 x 13 x 8½in. (25 x 33 x 21.5cm.)
Rig nicely replaced, now a little slack around dolphin striker; good overall condition, later plinth and case.
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