~ Model Of The French Ketch Warship ‘Le Hussard’ (1848) ~
This is a well constructed model of the famous French warship Le Hussard (1848) with masts, two cannons on carriages, two larger carronades on slides and other details.
The model is displayed within a wood and glass case with a name plate:-
‘Le Hussard 1848, Scale 1:50’
‘Made by J H Gibbens’
John was a lovely chap, a retired English police officer, who made this model for me around 15 years ago.
~ Le Hussard ~
Le Hussard was a famous French warship which set a new standard for small, fast ships in the days of fighting sail. Built in 1815, she possessed two rotating cannons and removable port and starboard gunwales. These allowed her to engage enemy vessels without having to maneuver for position.
Le Hussard was, in reality, a prototype of later generations of warships which mounted guns in rotating turrets. She exemplified the hit and run tactics pioneered by the French navy which successfully countered the British naval doctrine of rigid line astern formations firing broadsides while passing alongside an enemy line of ships.
~ Dimensions ~
The case measures 30.5 inches (77.5cm) in length, 25.5 inches (65.5cm) in high and 11.5 inches (29.5cm) in depth.
The model measures approx. 28 inches (71cm) in length, 23.5 inches (60cm) in high and 7.5 inches (19cm) in depth.
The total weight (including the glass case) is approx. 16 kg.
~ Condition ~
The model is in excellent condition. The labels on the stand are beginning to peel off.
~ Postage ~
If you are in the UK collection in person is preferred.
We will post anywhere in the world but we cannot guarantee the glass of the cabinet will not crack or break in transit. We will only guarantee and underwrite that the model itself arrives safetly, not the case. It is sold on that basis.
Of course we are happy to post the model without the case or without the glass which will save considerably on the postage.