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A MUSEUM-QUALITY 1:50 SCALE MODEL OF THE FRENCH 24-GUN CHEBEC [XEBEC] LE REQUIN [1750]
modelled by J. Muskens with fully-planked and framed hull and decks with carved gilt wood and brass ornamentation, long boat constructed as in working practice with cross boards, thwarts and oars, twenty-four guns in correct rigged red-painted wooden trucks, hand-wound rigging with carved blocks and spools, full suit of stitched linen sails with reefing points and much other fine detailing, mounted on ebonised display base with plexi-glass cover. Overall measurements -- 36½ x 56 x 16¼in. (92.5 x 142.5 x 41.5cm.)
modelled by J. Muskens with fully-planked and framed hull and decks with carved gilt wood and brass ornamentation, long boat constructed as in working practice with cross boards, thwarts and oars, twenty-four guns in correct rigged red-painted wooden trucks, hand-wound rigging with carved blocks and spools, full suit of stitched linen sails with reefing points and much other fine detailing, mounted on ebonised display base with plexi-glass cover. Overall measurements -- 36½ x 56 x 16¼in. (92.5 x 142.5 x 41.5cm.)
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