Lot 275:
Silver 950 Model Cutter on Sea Base
Description
5.5 x 7.5 x 8.5 in.; marked silver 950. A silver model of a gaff-rigged sailing vessel, specifically a cutter. The single-masted ship features a gaff mainsail with vertical scoring to simulate sailcloth panels, a staysail, and a jib. The sails are crafted from thin sheets of metal with a matte finish, while the rigging is composed of intricate twisted wire. The hull has a polished finish and sits atop a cast metal base modeled as a turbulent sea with a dark patina in the recesses of the waves.
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