MODEL OF THE DANISH FIRST RATE SHIP FREDERICUS QUARTUS.

MODEL OF THE DANISH FIRST RATE SHIP FREDERICUS QUARTUS. First half 20th century, American. A very fine scale and ornate model of this, the largest Danish ship of the line ever built mounted with 100 guns. The hull of the model is built up and planked over in yellow pine. The hull planking is held in place with trunnels. Above the waterline a pair of ebonized bands separate the waterline from the lower gun deck. Similar bands separate each of the gun decks up to the deck level. The hull of the model is pierced for 100 guns and each of the gun ports is painted to represent the Danish flag. The topsides of the model, above the sheer line is painted green with gold painted molding just below the bulwark. The interior of the bulwarks are painted red. The model is fitted with numerous ornamental details, including an elaborately carved figurehead, replicas of the Danish crown over the quarter galleries, busts, lions, elephants, figures and many other precisely carved decorations. The deck of the model is also planked and is fitted with numerous details which include: anchors, cannons, ladders, pin & fife rails, belfry with bell, capstan, lanterns, railings, belaying pins and numerous other details. The model is very well rigged and the rigging details include: bowsprit, three masts, cross spars, standing and running rigging all of which is properly led through blocks, served and seized, and the tails lashed to belaying pins. Each of the lower masts is bound and seized to the tops. At the top of each mast and at the bow and stern is flying a hand stitched Danish naval ensign. The rigging includes fore stays, backstays, bracing lies, sheets, halyards, topping lifts, ratlines run through deadeyes, and numerous other rigging details. The model is displayed on a pair of turned brass pedestals, mounted on a mahogany board. Accompanied by brass nameplate “DANISH SHIP/FREDERICUS QUARTUS/100.GUNS/BUILT 1699”. SIZE: 63″ h x 68″ l x 25″ w. PROVENANCE: Robert Frederick Woolworth Estate, Monmouth, Maine. (F.W. Woolworth Store). CONDITION: Hull structurally intact. Painted and decorated surfaces very good. Rigging is at least 90% intact. Model in need of cosmetic restoration including reattachment of many elements and remaking of flags due to deterioration of material. Large and complicated model that remains in very good condition overall. 9-23557 (4,000-8,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2011

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3032	$10,350.00	MODEL OF THE DANISH FIRST RATE SHIP FREDERICUS QUARTUS. First half 20th century, American. A very fine scale and ornate model of this, the largest Danish ship of the line ever built mounted with 100 guns. The hull of the model is built up and planked over in yellow pine. The hull planking is held in place with trunnels. Above the waterline a pair of ebonized bands separate the waterline from the lower gun deck. Similar bands separate each of the gun decks up to the deck level. The hull of the model is pierced for 100 guns and each of the gun ports is painted to represent the Danish flag. The topsides of the model, above the sheer line is painted green with gold painted molding just below the bulwark. The interior of the bulwarks are painted red. The model is fitted with numerous ornamental details, including an elaborately carved figurehead, replicas of the Danish crown over the quarter galleries, busts, lions, elephants, figures and many other precisely carved decorations. The deck of the model is also planked and is fitted with numerous details which include: anchors, cannons, ladders, pin & fife rails, belfry with bell, capstan, lanterns, railings, belaying pins and numerous other details. The model is very well rigged and the rigging details include: bowsprit, three masts, cross spars, standing and running rigging all of which is properly led through blocks, served and seized, and the tails lashed to belaying pins. Each of the lower masts is bound and seized to the tops. At the top of each mast and at the bow and stern is flying a hand stitched Danish naval ensign. The rigging includes fore stays, backstays, bracing lies, sheets, halyards, topping lifts, ratlines run through deadeyes, and numerous other rigging details. The model is displayed on a pair of turned brass pedestals, mounted on a mahogany board. Accompanied by brass nameplate “DANISH SHIP/FREDERICUS QUARTUS/100.GUNS/BUILT 1699”. SIZE: 63″ h x 68″ l x 25″ w. PROVENANCE: Robert Frederick Woolworth Estate, Monmouth, Maine. (F.W. Woolworth Store). CONDITION: Hull structurally intact. Painted and decorated surfaces very good. Rigging is at least 90% intact. Model in need of cosmetic restoration including reattachment of many elements and remaking of flags due to deterioration of material. Large and complicated model that remains in very good condition overall. 9-23557 (4,000-8,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2011 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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