Ship Model In Case "La Réale" Aphrodite a J class yacht designed

a J class yacht designed by W

A fid is a conical tool used to work with rope and canvas in marlinspike seamanship

Expertly rigged custom case

This is the "Lines" drawing for the thirty one foot sloop

Ship Model In Case "La Réale" Aphrodite a J class yacht designedModel of the Louix XIV flagship La Rale. Finely executed model of this famous ship of the French Navy. This is a deaccession from the Bank of Americas Corporate Collection. Highly detailed with hand painted cloth flags, awnings, 48 oars, etc.. Two masts with finely stitched lateen sails and crows nests atop the masts. Many castings and carvings. Ornate stern. Mounted into display case with plexiglass cover. Engraved nameplate reads La Rale 1680, 215