HMB Endeavour Scale Model Ship on Stand

HMB Endeavour Scale Model Ship on StandA beautifully crafted scale model of HMB Endeavour, the ship that carried Captain James Cook on his first voyage of discovery through the Pacific in 1768. Cook charted the New Zealand coastline and the east coast of Australia aboard this vessel, making it one of the most historically significant ships in the story of the southern hemisphere. The model is built to a high standard, with individually planked timber hull, a distinctive blue painted stripe

A sculptural stainless steel candle holder with elegant mid-century lines and a beautifully balanced form

Blue Willow has been a staple of the British table for well over two centuries

It reproduces the vibrant 1828 illustration by John Whitchurch Bennett from his seminal work

one rider tumbling acrobatically from the saddle

and chartreuse yellow speckling

Sheffield-made cutlery of this type was produced in significant quantities through the mid-twentieth century

Condition: Good overall condition

This example has been thoughtfully framed by 'Fine Line Framing' in a warm gilt moulding with a generous cream mount

Please note it doesn't close shut completely

A solid and decorative piece of Victorian silversmithing from a reputable London maker

Intricate Gothic detail and historical significance

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