Large ship model of a Polish galleon "Wodnik", 2nd half of the 20th century, Material: mahogany wood, painted white, red and blue, linen, cord, plastic, metal, detailed construction: one bell, 2 anchors, 2 cross windows, stern with balcony, 5 cannons on each side, 2 cannons on the stern, 2 cannons on the deck, one boat, 3 masts with 5 sails, 3 red flags, two of them with eagle, one flag of Gdansk, on wooden stand, total height: 130 cm, total length: 166 cm, total depth: 61 cm, some smaller wooden parts broken off, 2 mast tops with flag broken off (enclosed), no shipping possible, only self-collector or forwarding agent, 4216 - 0151

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