Painted Wood Model of the U.S.S. Monitor

Description:

Painted Wood Model of the U.S.S. Monitor, by C.R. Luscombe, c. 1900, finished in black and red, with incised decking, two-gun turret, four funnels, propeller, rudder, anchor, and maker's label, lg. 43 in., on stand.

Provenance: Luscombe wrote to J.E. Watkins on April 12, 1900, asking him to sell these models for him for $150 for the pair.
Estimate $400-600

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