Lot 1 , A Napoleonic prisoner-of-war bone model of a French/English frigate

A Napoleonic prisoner-of-war bone model of a French/English frigate, early 19th century, the three-masted vessel with standing and running rigging and pinned and planked hull, on original shaped stand, H 9in L 12in (overall)
Estimate £1,000-1,500

Appears to be complete but loose damaged pieces. One of the masts is broken but still attached. Rear rudder is detached and other beams etc which are now detached but present. Thers a small lifeboat from the left side which is missing. Some breaks and damage to rigging. SEE EXTRA IMAGES ON WEBSITE.


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Sold for £3,000