Furniture and Works of Art - 13th May 2008

Lot 451

A wooden model of a clipper ship

Estimate £500 - £800 | Hammer £520

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Description

A wooden model of a clipper ship, probably The Great Republic, having three masts, the stern with a gilt eagle, on a naturalistic rectangular base, 16.5in (42cm) h, 27in (68.5cm) l, cased. The Great Republic was launched from Boston on 4th October 1853.