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A fine model of Royal Navy ship’s rowing gig ‘Bluebell’

Offered by: Wick Antiques LTD

Description
A fine model of Royal Navy ship’s rowing gig ‘Bluebell’, the black hull painted with a gold line below the gunwale, a white ensign on the bows and ‘Bluebell’ on the stern, the interior painted cream and green and fitted with six thwarts, four oars and an anchor with its chain, all on a mahogany stand. English, circa 1870.

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Mahogany
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	Circa 1870
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	754456

Dimensions

W.	16 in;	H.	4 in;	D.	5 in;
W.	40.64 cm;	H.	10.16 cm;	D.	12.7 cm;

Message from Seller:

Wick Antiques was established by Charles Wallrock in the early 1980s. Having grown up in the Antiques world Charles developed an extensive wealth of knowledge. Starting out as a ‘man with a van’ he quickly gained a good reputation and embarked on a longstanding relationship with Harrods. He was later joined by his wife, Caroline Wallrock. Caroline having completed a Persian degree, went on to study at Christie’s fine art and then joined Sotheby’s specializing in Islamic and Japanese works of art