Brunk Auctions
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Richmond, Virginia Premier Auction

Sat, Nov 9, 2019 09:00AM EST
Lot 188

Carved and Painted Model of the HMS Emerald

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
British, 19th century, finely modeled, paint decorated, set onto an original mahogany stand with turned feet, set on a custom black finished metal stand, attached plaque inscribed "HMS Emerald, 36 Gun Frigate... Pocock, 1811", model 12 x 44-1/2 x 9-3/4 in.; overall 44 x 47 17-1/2 in.˜Provenance: Private Florida Collection

Condition

lacking masts (possibly as made), losses to several small baluster forms at front deck, probably lacking life boat at one side, surface wear and minor paint losses now set with two removable stabilizing brace sides to underside