Furniture & Works of Art - 8th July 2008

Lot 235

A wood model of the clipper ship 'Caliph'

Estimate £400 - £600

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Description

A wood model of the clipper ship 'Caliph', on a cradle and in a glazed case, the front with a brass plaque inscribed 'Caliph, 563 tons, Clipper Ship Launched 1869. Designed for the China Tea Trade. Disappeared on Voyage to Shanghai 1871,' 27.75in (70.5cm) h, 36.5in (93cm) w, with two scale prints of the ship. (3)