A Continental SILVER-GILT NEF, probably Dutch, early 20th Century

fully rigged with flying pennants and crew of figures, the stern engraved "Batavier 1716," now on a red marble base.

losses and repairs to scroll supports, some rigging wires crudely tied off but not obvious, stern flagpole bent, still impressive and chasing better quality than usual
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The Dutch ship Batavier was launched in 1699, 140 feet in length and fitted with 50 to 54 guns; it was broken up in 1724.