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A detailed 1:28 scale model of the Dutch armed whaler 't Geele Paard (1632)
modelled by G. van Benten with bound masts, yards, standing and running rigging, full suit of stitched linen sails, four anchors with bound wooden stocks, bitts, belaying rails and pins, cleats, rope coils, capstan, companionways, sail winch, cargo hatches, whale oil barrels, windvane with stand, deck hatches, stove pipe, derricks, two ship's boats with bottom boards, thwarts, oars, mast and sails, two guns in carriages and many other details. The planked and pinned hull with rudder, 'borg hout' over main whale and carved stern detailing is finished in green, white and varnish. Measurements overall -- 109 x 122cm. Stand
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modelled by G. van Benten with bound masts, yards, standing and running rigging, full suit of stitched linen sails, four anchors with bound wooden stocks, bitts, belaying rails and pins, cleats, rope coils, capstan, companionways, sail winch, cargo hatches, whale oil barrels, windvane with stand, deck hatches, stove pipe, derricks, two ship's boats with bottom boards, thwarts, oars, mast and sails, two guns in carriages and many other details. The planked and pinned hull with rudder, 'borg hout' over main whale and carved stern detailing is finished in green, white and varnish. Measurements overall -- 109 x 122cm. Stand
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Special notice
Christie's charge a buyer's premium of 20% (VAT inclusive) for this lot.