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Lot n° 27

Model of a bone pontoon. Three-masted light war...

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Model of a bone pontoon. Three-masted light war frigate armed with 28 cannons on the main deck. The two black borders contrast with the white of the walls to magnify the hull. Opulent young woman in figurehead. Sculptures in bas-relief on the bow, the bulwarks, the bottles and the rear castle. Bone masts and spars, standing and running rigging. It rests on two bone bers positioned on a parqueted bone support, bordered by bone friezes. Early 19th century. Dimensions of the model : length HT 40 cm, length hull 27 cm height 37 cm. Dimensions base 47 cm x 21 cm, height HT with globe 50 cm. Note : Very beautiful model with a "crazy" charm.