Seldom depicted type of ship (steam frigate) around 1860. A classic sail and a steam engine served as propulsion. Height: 10 cm The technical transition from sailing ship to steamer took several decades. It was not until 1889 that the first ocean-going steamer without any sail was put into service.
Group
Half Sculptural Figure(s)
Condition
Standard painted
Material
Pewter-Alloy 55%Sn 39%Pb 6%Sb
Not a toy! Not suitable for children under the age of 14!