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IN THE RENAISSANCE STYLE, CIRCA 1880
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A German silver model of a nef
In the Renaissance Style, Circa 1880
With one mast holding two open sails, headed by a flag, flanked by ropes and sailors, above a serpentine deck, the bow and stern both with sailors, the bow with a chain and anchor, the stern with a flag above a lantern, the body with scrolling foliage, each side centred by a sea god and goddess, supported by a merman, on a shaped square base with a dolphin to each corner
2 in. (59 cm.) high; 15 in. (40 cm.) wide
In the Renaissance Style, Circa 1880
With one mast holding two open sails, headed by a flag, flanked by ropes and sailors, above a serpentine deck, the bow and stern both with sailors, the bow with a chain and anchor, the stern with a flag above a lantern, the body with scrolling foliage, each side centred by a sea god and goddess, supported by a merman, on a shaped square base with a dolphin to each corner
2 in. (59 cm.) high; 15 in. (40 cm.) wide