Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 11

Ship Model "Sovereign of the Seas " a 17th-century warship of the English Navy

$8,500
£6,391.42
€7,390.45
CA$11,995.85
A$13,016.10
CHF 6,904.80
MX$159,836.65
NOK 85,389.91
SEK 80,864.14
DKK 55,166.61

About the Item

The Sovereign of the Seas, an early British "First-Rate Ship of the Line" was launched in 1637 and was the most magnificent ship of her era. Designed in 1630s by Phineas Pett, she was the first ship to have three full gun decks, carrying a total of 102 guns, on the orders of King Charles I. No expense was spared in her construction. Renamed the Royal Sovereign when Charles II came to the throne in 1660, she fought in several battles during the second and third Dutch wars between 1666-1673. The nine years war against France broke out in 1689 and the Sovereign of the Seas (Royal Sovereign) was present at the Battles of Beachy Head in 1690 and Barfleur in 1692 when the Royal Navy fought alongside the Dutch. Her career came to an abrupt end when she accidentally caught fire at Chatham on 27 January 1696. These days the Sovereign of the Seas remains one of the most intricate historic ship models to build. Class and type: 90-gun first-rate ship of the line. The ultimate combat vessel of the 17th century. This was a massive warship with unmatched firepower and an incredibly thick hull to withstand canon fire. You could take this ship and march it straight into the fight while taking hits. When fully crewed, this large ship was also much faster than other ships of equal size. Measures: 11" wide x 44" long x 37" high. Note: You should always request a shipping quote. Quoted amounts are an estimate of what it might cost to ship out to you based on destinations of the greatest distance. We would love to find you a better quote if possible.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 37 in (93.98 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)Depth: 44 in (111.76 cm)
  • Style:
    Renaissance (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Hemp,Metal,Wood
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Beautifully rigged, many custom hand made embellishments. Truly a work of love and endless patience. Varnished and polychrome wood, hemp and gilded white metal.
  • Seller Location:
    Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DEC001061stDibs: LU98811057676

More From This Seller

View All
NYC Federal Full Tester Bed Attributable to Lannuier w Four Floral-Carved Posts
By Charles-Honoré Lannuier
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptional American Federal sleigh bed with tester in fine West Indies/ Cuban mahogany with beautifully-articulated floral and acanthus-leaf carvings, along the crest of the headboard and footboard, and on the four posts, attributable to the French-born cabinetmaker Charles-Honoré Lannuier...
Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Spanish Colonial Carved Wood Statue of a Saint
Located in Miami, FL
A very fine Spanish Colonial statue of a male saint in carved and polychromed wood. The saint's face has a beatific expression and the eyes are made of gl...
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Philippine Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Queen-Size Carved Four-Poster American Empire Bed, Philadelphia, c 1825
Located in Miami, FL
An extraordinary American empire four-poster bed in cherry wood from the Philadelphia area that appears in the book, Philadelphia Empire Furniture ...
Category

Antique 1820s American Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Cherry, Poplar

18th Century, Spanish Colonial Madonna/Saint Statue in Carved & Polychromed Wood
Located in Miami, FL
A lovely and rare Spanish colonial statue of a madonna or female saint in carved and polychromed wood with movable arms and hands. Philippines, circa 1700s. In her time and within th...
Category

Antique 18th Century Philippine Spanish Colonial Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Early 18th Century Antique Carved Oak Marriage or Dowry Chest, Dated 1735
Located in Miami, FL
A period 18th century flat top Danish Baroque dower chest or trunk in carved oak decorated with architectural porticos and dated 1735. Offers ori...
Category

Antique 1730s Danish Baroque Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

English George III Bow-Front Huntboard or Sideboard in Mahogany, circa 1775
Located in Miami, FL
A handsome George III sideboard in mahogany with bowed front and square tapered legs ending in spade feet, with central frieze drawer flanked by two cellarette drawers. Top is compos...
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

You May Also Like

Model of the British Royal Navy Frigate HMS Victory
Located in Norwell, MA
Plank on frame model of the famous English warship HMS Victory. This model is planked in varnished walnut above the waterline and copper sheathed below. Fu...
Category

1990s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Antique Ship Model of the Mayflower
Located in Norwell, MA
Model of the famous English sailing ship "Mayflower", which transported a group of English families, known today as the Pilgrims, from England to the New World in 1620. The model has...
Category

Vintage 1940s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Scale Ship Model of an English Frigate
Located in Norwell, MA
Early twentieth century model of a British Royal Frigate. Rigged with a suit of ten sails. Three decks of guns with cannon running out of the gunports. The shrouds are properly clove...
Category

Vintage 1920s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Sailing Ship Model of "HMS Victory, 1805"
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A Magnificent Carved Wooden Ship Model of HMS Victory, 1805 This exquisite 20th-century wooden ship model is a stunning replica of the iconic HMS Victory, the flagship of Lord Nelso...
Category

20th Century British Models and Miniatures

Materials

Walnut

Antique Ship Model of American Bark
Located in Norwell, MA
This antique rigged model has standing and running cords, cabins, hatches, etc., colorful paint job. Great old mustard paint. Set onto a simple cradle. Ide...
Category

Vintage 1920s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Sailing Ship Model of the "H.M.S. Bounty 1787"
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This stunning handcrafted model represents the H.M.S. Bounty, a historic ship famously launched in 1787. The replica is meticulously crafted from walnut, showcasing incredible attention to detail and the artistry of traditional shipbuilding techniques. The wooden hull is smooth and polished, with planking and fittings that echo the original design of the Bounty, emphasizing authenticity. The rigging is finely executed with taut strings that replicate the intricate web of lines and pulleys used on the actual vessel. The sails are made from aged fabric, adding a realistic touch and evoking the feel of a ship caught in the winds of a historic voyage. The figurehead, carved at the prow, demonstrates the ship’s decorative flair, typical of vessels from the late 18th century. The deck is replete with intricate details, such as capstans, gratings, and cannons, providing insight into the functional elements of the Bounty. A small plaque engraved with “H.M.S Bounty 1787” confirms the ship’s identity, linking this model to its historical roots. The H.M.S. Bounty was famously associated with the Mutiny...
Category

20th Century French Nautical Objects

Materials

Bronze