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Wick Antiques LTD
Unit 2, Riverside Business Park, Gosport Street
Lymington, Hampshire SO41 9BB , England
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44.159.067.7558
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Rare WWII Italian Prisoner of war work model of Italian cruiser 'Zara'
$ 2,535
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Description
Rare WWII Italian Prisoner of war work model of Italian heavy cruiser 'Zara' with finely detailed superstructure and armament in a cedar and pine glazed case.
Launched in 1931, the Zara saw action in the Spanish Civil War and WWII. She was involved in a night action with the British battleships Barham, Valiant and Warspite and, being comprehensively outgunned by the heavier ships and hit several times, she was scuttled in March 1914.
Signed / Dated
Signed and Dated 1945 -
More Information
Origin: England Period: 1920-1949 Creation Date: 1945 Styles / Movements: Traditional Incollect Reference #: 277228 -
Dimensions
W. 31.89 in; H. 16.54 in; W. 81 cm; H. 42.01 cm;
Message from Seller:
Wick Antiques was established by Charles Wallrock in the early 1980s. Having grown up in the Antiques world Charles developed an extensive wealth of knowledge. Starting out as a ‘man with a van’ he quickly gained a good reputation and embarked on a longstanding relationship with Harrods. He was later joined by his wife, Caroline Wallrock. Caroline having completed a Persian degree, went on to study at Christie’s fine art and then joined Sotheby’s specializing in Islamic and Japanese works of art
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