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Description:
U.S.S. Olympia C-6 Ship's Model by John D. Ficklen III, 20th century, white- and red-painted hull, with detailed rigging, deck boats and twin gun turrets, resting on a mahogany plinth with brass plaque reading in part Built by Union Iron Works San Francisco, CA Scale 3/32=1 foot Model by John D. Ficklen III, housed under a Plexiglas cover, overall lg. 36 1/2 in.
Estimate $250-450
small crack in plexiglass in bottom back left corner.
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Keywords
John D. Ficklen III, foot ModelStephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Jonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200
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