Past Auctions

Napoleonic Prisoner-of-War Bone Model of a Three-Deck Ship-of-the-Line
Early 19th Century
A finely detailed three-masted ship-of-the-line model with three full gun decks and rows of pierced portholes, constructed of bone with black-and-white plank decoration, flying a British Naval Jack, and fully rigged with masts, spars, and cord rigging. Displayed on a wood base within a later glazed display case.
case height 31 1/2 inches, width 37 inches, ship height approximately 21 inches, ship length 30 inches
Provenance: Property from The Estate of Sally G. Chubb of Bernardsville, New Jersey
Condition: Very good overall; age-expected wear, minor losses and repairs to rigging and fittings.

Estimate: $5000 - $8000