LOT #43160 |
Current Bid: $5,000
Carved Bone Napoleonic Prisoner-of-War Ship Model, Early 1800's....
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Description
Carved Bone Napoleonic Prisoner-of-War Ship Model, Early 1800's. Spectacular Prisoner-of-War ship model of a 56-gun ship. Likely French made, circa 1800-1815. Fashioned from carved ivory, whale bone, and baleen, the carved bone model has a sharp three-masted ship's rig. These model ships were considered the highest form of ship modeling craft, made by prisoners during the Napoleonic Wars, and are among the most highly collected and prized maritime artifacts.Beautifully detailed and proportioned, the planked and riveted hull is finely pinned with carefully selected bone material containing subtle highlights of red and green pigmentation. The masts are realistically fitted with topmast and topgallant mast, accurately displayed with full rigging including shrouds, stays, and bowsprit webbing, the bow is carved with what appears to be a Greek or Roman soldier. The guns arrayed with raised hatches on the gun deck and lower deck with additional batteries on the spar deck and forecastle.
The model measures 19 1/2" in length, 14 1/2" in height, and supported by a 9 1/2" x 24" decorative wood base. Displayed in a 9" x 24" glass display case.
Condition: No apparent repairs or loss.
Note: CITES compliance applies to this lot. International bidders may not have the lot shipped to them. Transport of such lots require special licenses for export, import or both. Bidders are responsible for any licenses and /or permits. California State law prohibits the importation of any product containing Python skin into the State of California, thus no lot containing Python skin will be shipped to or invoiced to a person or company in California. Fossil Ivory is currently banned or restricted in the following U.S. States: New York, New Jersey, California, Hawaii, New Mexico, Oregon, Illinois and New Hampshire
Shipping: Custom shipping applies. Piece would be available in person pick-up at our Dallas, TX headquarters.
Auction Info
2025 October 24 - 25 Americana & Political Signature® Auction #6324 (go to Auction Home page)
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October
24th
Friday
10:50 am CT
Auction Dates
October
24th-25th
Friday-Saturday
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3 Days
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