A very large probably German silver ship, probably Hanau, circa 1880 | Très grande nef en argent, prob. Hanau, vers 1880

A very large probably German silver ship, probably Hanau, circa 1880

Composed of three masts and fourteen sails, eight guns on the port side and eight guns on the starboard side, representation of many sailors at work. Decoration of arabesques, shells, sea creatures and cherubs on the hull of the boat and the base.

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Très grande nef en argent, prob. Hanau, vers 1880

reposant sur 1 un support à 4 pieds ornés de dadauphins et coquilles, la coque gravée de dragon et de motifs de vagues, à 3 mats et 16 bouches de canons

84 cm x 102 cm, 6900 g. ; 33in. by 40¼ in., 221oz 17dwt

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