12-01-201212-01-2012
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
December 1, 2012 10:00 AMCalender
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Cased Wooden Model of the USS Constitution

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$4,800$4,000
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2623MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: December 01, 2012 10:00AM

Description:

Cased Wooden Model of the USS Constitution, mid-20th century, the frigate constructed of mahogany and bass wood planking, foremast, mainmast and mizzenmast each having main-top decks, jib, and beam lines, twenty-two carronades in slides with correct tackle, gun barrels, deck boat with oars, brass fittings, ratline and shroud ringing, black painted waterline, mounted on a mahogany base with two turned brass columns, all underneath a glass and walnut custom case with two carved pedestals, boat lg. 56 1/2, ht. 42, cabinet lg. 66 3/4 x ht. 78 x dp. 26 1/2 in.

Note: Includes detailed blueprints of all sections of the boat including Rigging and Gun deck, bulwark and top gallant yards; one set by G.F Campbell and another by Boucher-Lewis Precision Models Inc., New York.
Estimate $4,000-6,000

Keywords

correct tackle, Boucher-Lewis Precision Models Inc.