Cased Wooden Model of the Frigate U.S.S. Constitution , "Old Ironsides,"

Description:

Cased Wooden Model of the Frigate U.S.S. Constitution, "Old Ironsides," America, constructed 1961-65, detailed rigged model has carved and painted hollow hull with three square-rigged masts, scribed planking on deck with detailed furnishing including cannon on carriages, longboat, stove pipe, anchors, and lifeboats, mounted on a wooden stand with plaque labeled OLD IRONSIDES, ht. 26 1/2, wd. 11 1/2, lg. 38, in a custom freestanding display case with molded wood base, with an engraved brass presentation plaque, overall ht. 31 1/2, wd. 16, lg. 43 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,500


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