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Details
A bone and ivory model of the Charles W. Morgan
the hull of the model carved from a solid piece of whale bone with scored hull planking. The details include: anchors, ladders, five whaleboats on davits, two spare boats, tryworks, cabin structures, masts and spars, standing and running rigging, a full suit of sails in ivory veneer, mounted on an ivory stand with name boards carved in the form of a whale. Displayed in a mahogany framed glass case
10 3/4 x 12 1/2 in. (27.3 x 31.8 cm.)
the hull of the model carved from a solid piece of whale bone with scored hull planking. The details include: anchors, ladders, five whaleboats on davits, two spare boats, tryworks, cabin structures, masts and spars, standing and running rigging, a full suit of sails in ivory veneer, mounted on an ivory stand with name boards carved in the form of a whale. Displayed in a mahogany framed glass case
10 3/4 x 12 1/2 in. (27.3 x 31.8 cm.)
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.