Furniture and Works of Art including the Peter Coldicott collection of corkscrews. - 9th September 2008

Lot 400

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)