Lot Essay
This lot is being sold with a book on the U.S.S. Missouri
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FINE ART MODELS, AMERICAN, 20TH CENTURY
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An Exhibition Standard 1:192 Scale Model Of The U.S.S. MISSOURI Pennant No.63
Fine Art Models, American, 20th century
The hull of the model is preformed and painted with grey topsides red bottom and black waterline stripe. The deck is etched brass which also has been painted grey. The deck structures including the bridge, main superstructure and fire control platform are built up and well detailed with port holes, ladders, walkways and other details. Other details on the model include: anchors, capstans, bollards, valves, lockers, deck rails, aerials, searchlights, ammunition bins, 3 Chance Vought Kingfisher aircraft, aircraft davits, ships boats on davits and numerous other details. The model is mounted on a mahogany board on keel blocks with a plexi glass cover.
62 x 10¾ x 15¼ in. (157.5 x 27.3 x 38.7 cm.), cased dimensions (2)
Fine Art Models, American, 20th century
The hull of the model is preformed and painted with grey topsides red bottom and black waterline stripe. The deck is etched brass which also has been painted grey. The deck structures including the bridge, main superstructure and fire control platform are built up and well detailed with port holes, ladders, walkways and other details. Other details on the model include: anchors, capstans, bollards, valves, lockers, deck rails, aerials, searchlights, ammunition bins, 3 Chance Vought Kingfisher aircraft, aircraft davits, ships boats on davits and numerous other details. The model is mounted on a mahogany board on keel blocks with a plexi glass cover.
62 x 10¾ x 15¼ in. (157.5 x 27.3 x 38.7 cm.), cased dimensions (2)