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A scratch model of the Civil War iron clad USS Monitor, mid 20th century
Estimate:
$800 - $1,200
Sold
$400
Live Auction
The Maritime Sale
Description
A scratch model of the Civil War iron clad ship the USS Monitor, mid 20th century, the submersible ebonized brass plate clad on a wood frame, overall 15"h x 48.5"w x 12.25"d. Provenance: Ken Brown, Franks Fisherman, San Francisco. Note: Launched in early 1862, the USS Monitor was the first ironclad warship commissioned by the US Navy. With this revolutionary design, it marked a turning point in naval warfare, transitioning from wooden ships to ironclad vessels.
Condition
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