Model ship - BRIC-BARCA Siglo XIX
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Description from the seller
- 19th-century BARQUE ship model, almost perfect; I have enjoyed it since 1990.
- In very good condition. Any imperfections caused by the passage of time are not noticeable at a glance. It retains all its rigging, ropes, sails, pulleys, chains, etc...
- The only original piece that I made and replaced myself is the nameplate, as I was unable to preserve the original one because it was made of cardboard.
- The material I used for the base plate is transparent polycarbonate, onto which I placed a print of its original text, protected with clear vinyl. If the print should deteriorate, it is very easy to replace it with a new one.
- I know this is not a material appropriate to the 19th century, but that is what sets it apart from other models: I have made it the ONLY one with a plate that is different from all the others.
- I hope you like it and approve.
- I am including a piece of adhesive felt, as you will see in the photos that the underside of the display base is not covered.
- SEE PHOTOS to check its condition before buying.
- I will send it very well protected inside the packaging.
- HISTORY OF THE BARQUES
- Barques were medium-sized vessels with three masts. Like a brig, the first two masts, counting from bow to stern (foremast and mainmast), carried square sails. The third mast, however, carried two fore-and-aft sails. They were shallow-draft ships, which allowed them to move fairly easily through shoal waters. Very efficient in the calm waters of the Mediterranean Sea or the Caribbean Sea, they were not suited to ocean voyages.
The barque had two other versions: the coastal barque, which was a little smaller, and the ocean-going barque, which was larger and capable of venturing into the Atlantic.
About the use of the barque
The barque appeared in the mid-17th century and was used through the 19th century. Because of its limited military value, it was used almost exclusively for trade in the Caribbean Sea or the Mediterranean. It was easy prey for pirates and privateers, which meant barques had to be escorted by warships.
- 19th-century BARQUE ship model, almost perfect; I have enjoyed it since 1990.
- In very good condition. Any imperfections caused by the passage of time are not noticeable at a glance. It retains all its rigging, ropes, sails, pulleys, chains, etc...
- The only original piece that I made and replaced myself is the nameplate, as I was unable to preserve the original one because it was made of cardboard.
- The material I used for the base plate is transparent polycarbonate, onto which I placed a print of its original text, protected with clear vinyl. If the print should deteriorate, it is very easy to replace it with a new one.
- I know this is not a material appropriate to the 19th century, but that is what sets it apart from other models: I have made it the ONLY one with a plate that is different from all the others.
- I hope you like it and approve.
- I am including a piece of adhesive felt, as you will see in the photos that the underside of the display base is not covered.
- SEE PHOTOS to check its condition before buying.
- I will send it very well protected inside the packaging.
- HISTORY OF THE BARQUES
- Barques were medium-sized vessels with three masts. Like a brig, the first two masts, counting from bow to stern (foremast and mainmast), carried square sails. The third mast, however, carried two fore-and-aft sails. They were shallow-draft ships, which allowed them to move fairly easily through shoal waters. Very efficient in the calm waters of the Mediterranean Sea or the Caribbean Sea, they were not suited to ocean voyages.
The barque had two other versions: the coastal barque, which was a little smaller, and the ocean-going barque, which was larger and capable of venturing into the Atlantic.
About the use of the barque
The barque appeared in the mid-17th century and was used through the 19th century. Because of its limited military value, it was used almost exclusively for trade in the Caribbean Sea or the Mediterranean. It was easy prey for pirates and privateers, which meant barques had to be escorted by warships.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
1
Estimated period
1800-1850
Height
40 cm
Width
52 cm
Depth
15 cm
Marque/model type
BRIC-BARCA Siglo XIX
Colour
Beige, Black, Brown
Material
Wood
Condition
Very good
Packaging
Without original box
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