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Lot 143:
Description
A detailed wooden scale model of the 18th-century three-masted sailing vessel HM Bark Endeavour, presented on a rectangular wooden plinth. The hull is constructed with a natural wood finish above a black-painted wale and a white-painted underbody, featuring a blue-coloured upper strake decorated with a red and gold-coloured crest on the bow. The model displays intricate standing and running rigging with numerous blocks and deadeyes. Deck fittings include a ship’s wheel, capstans, and simulated cannon ports.
Total length: 60cm.
Condition report:
The model appears to be in good overall condition. The rigging is complex and appears largely intact. There is minor surface wear and light dust consistent with display.
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