A finely carved prisoner-of-war bone model of a 102 gun ship of the line, French, early 19th Century, the planked and pinned hull with three deck broadsides of protruding guns, carved Roman warrior figurehead with sword drawn, plumed helmet and billowing cloak, finely carved quarter galleries and stern with balconies, the planked and pined deck with details including belaying rails, capstan, stove pipe, bell canopy, gratings, skylight and companionway, bound masts with yards, standing and running rigging with blocks and tackle, on three supports above velvet covered base with bone sides, bone plaque Lettered in ink Unique specimen of French prisoner's work. Made during the Napoleonic Wars, the model 12 x 13 x 4 1/2in (30.5 x 33 x 11.5cm), the case 14 1/2 x 18 x 7 1/2in (37 x 46 x 19cm) Footnotes: Please note that this item is constructed from bovine (beef) bone, that derives from domestic cattle (Bos taurus), and is not subject to CITES or UK Ivory Act restrictions. However, it is the sole responsibility of the successful bidder to ensure compliance with import regulations and customs requirements for any destination outside of the United Kingdom. Saleroom notices: Please note, this work should be marked as TP, which means it will be removed to external storage 'The Packengers' after the sale. See relevant auction information for further details. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TP TP For auctions held in Scotland: Please refer to the catalogue and/or after-sale information or contact Edinburgh@Bonhams.com for more information. For all other auctions: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (The Packengers, Unit 9, Abbey Mead Industrial Park, Brooker Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1HU, England, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue and/or after-sale information, sent out to all buyers post-sale. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 10 calendar days from the auction date. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

Saleroom Notice:
Please note, this work should be marked as TP, which means it will be removed to external storage 'The Packengers' after the sale. See relevant auction information for further details.