A fine model of the Lake Windermere steam launch, 20th century

the white, green and brown painted hull with funnel and finely detailed deck including a deck house, engine house and ships wheel, the roof of the engine house removable and revealing a finely worked engine, the roof of the deck house removable and revealing a well appointed cabin leading to an awning covered rear deck, the stern including propeller, on a bronze and granite stand, with a protective ply travelling case

Excellent condition. A few very minor marks to the paintwork. A high level of detail to the modelling. There is a Saito engine but this has not been tested.
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