Description
Scale naval architecture model of a war brig from the First Empire period, hull in hollowed-out and painted wood. Deck with figured and varnished battens. Inside bulwarks stained red with openings for 20 cannons. Varnished pre-crafts. Toilet compartment in the stern, bronze steering wheel, panels and grating on the hatches. Capstan, windlass, mast passage with racks. Canoe supports. Chainplates and cap-de-moutons (some missing and restored). Wooden and bronze anchor. Part of the bowsprit. Bronze numerals at the waterline. High-quality 19th-century work L. 170 cm. D. 40 cm. "These fast, maneuverable English or French Revolutionary-Empire-era ships were generally used for forcing blockades, thwarting coastguards, racing, coasting, etc.".
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Scale naval architecture model of a war brig from the First Empire period, hull in hollowed-out and painted wood. Deck with figured and varnished battens. Inside bulwarks stained red with openings for 20 cannons. Varnished pre-crafts. Toilet compartment in the stern, bronze steering wheel, panels and grating on the hatches. Capstan, windlass, mast passage with racks. Canoe supports. Chainplates and cap-de-moutons (some missing and restored). Wooden and bronze anchor. Part of the bowsprit. Bronze numerals at the waterline. High-quality 19th-century work L. 170 cm. D. 40 cm. "These fast, maneuverable English or French Revolutionary-Empire-era ships were generally used for forcing blockades, thwarting coastguards, racing, coasting, etc.".
