545

FINE SCALE MODEL OF CAPTAIN COOK'S H.M.S. "RESOLUTION"

Hull built up from the solid and planked over, the topsides cut and pierced for twelve cannons. At the stem is a figurehead of a seahorse supported by the head rails, and at the stern there are simple quarter galleries and the transom detailed with windows, a lantern and the name "Resolution". The decks are planked in a similar fashion and detailed with bit posts, pin and fife rails, stove pipe, open waist with two boats mounted above, capstan, ladders, raised poop deck, double wheel, etc. Rigged with a bowsprit, three masts, standing and running rigging and a full suit of cotton sails.
Model height 27.75". Length 33.5". Width 10". Case height 63.75". Length 41". Width 14".

  • Provenance:
    Property of India House, New York.

    Note:
    H.M.S. Resolution was a sloop of the Royal Navy, a converted merchant collier built in 1770 and purchased by the Navy and adapted. Captain James Cook made his second and third voyages of exploration in the Pacific in the Resolution.

Accepted Forms of Payment:

American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Money Order / Cashiers Check, Personal Check, Visa, Wire Transfer

Shipping

We require prompt payment and removal of your purchases as stated in Paragraph 12 of the Conditions of Sale. If you plan to pick up your purchases, please call ahead and we'll make every effort to have your items ready. Our physical address is 1483 Route 6A, East Dennis, MA. Pick up of smaller items at our Mystic, CT location is also available with advance notice.
Unfortunately, it is not possible to provide shipping quotes until the invoice had been paid in full.
In house shipping is offered exclusively though UPS. All items are shipped with UPS insurance (max. $50,000). UPS insurance is billed at $2.70 for the first $100 and at $0.90 per hundred afterwards. Eldred's charges a minium $15 handling fee per package plus actual UPS shipping charges.
COLLECTION OF PURCHASES: Delivery or shipping arrangements must be made within seven (7) days from the close of the auction for all purchases. All items must be removed from Eldred's facilities within fourteen (14) days of the end of the auction. All items remaining after fourteen days may be subject to a $15/per item/per day storage fee. No items will be released unless storage fees are paid in full. Items remaining over thirty (30) days from the close of the auction may be sold for the buyer's account minus auction and storage fees.

August 20, 2021 9:30 AM EDT
East Dennis, MA, US

Eldred's

You agree to pay a buyer's premium of up to 25% and any applicable taxes and shipping.

View full terms and conditions

Bid Increments
From: To: Increments:
$0 $49 $5
$50 $99 $10
$100 $499 $25
$500 $999 $50
$1,000 $2,999 $100
$3,000 $4,999 $250
$5,000 $9,999 $500
$10,000 $29,999 $1,000
$30,000 $49,999 $2,500
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 + $10,000