$1,007
Cased Ship Model of the Revolutionary War Brig Fair American , Lannon Ship Model Gallery, Boston, probably late 20th century, the vessel with incised planking with natural varnish surface with red and black painted details, pierced with gunports with brass cannon on wood carriages, mounted on a mahogany plinth with inlaid border, and brass-bound glazed case, a plaque mounted on the plinth is inscribed "Revolutionary War Brig 'Fair American'/Fourteen Gun Privateer/Lauched:1778/Captain James Biddle," overall ht. 28 1/2, wd. 15, lg. 32 in. All in very good condition
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2010-11-07