Lot 83 , A model of Noahs Ark and animals height 27cm
A model of Noahs Ark and animals height 27cm
Estimate £40-60
There are 2 of each animal apart from the elephant. The ledge on the sliding door has a chunk missing and is coming away from the nail. There are signs of old woodworm in the base at the back of the Ark as well as a split to the wood on the back panel. There is a possible screw hole visible only from the inside on the right. Paint on the exterior is visually worn and flaking in areas and there are a few dings. Noak is missing an arm and half of his base, one of the crocodiles is missing one leg, the other two legs. One of the small brown animals is missing its back left leg and the elephant is missing its trunk, I don't think the elephant is original
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Sold for £110