Wooden Model of an Armed Late18th Century British Merchant Ship

Contemporary, fully rigged with wooden construction throughout, this vessel is named Nais on her stern; she sports two deck guns, ten swivel guns and, oddly, the 19th century White Ensign still used by the UK's navy today. With separate wooden stand. 28-1/2 in. tall; 38 in. long.

Private Collection, High Point, North Carolina

Very fine condition throughout.