A very unusual mid 18th century Chippendale period mahogany cased ship model on a chest stand, the rectangular case with a glazed top and six side panels and carved moulded base containing a polychrome and gilt painted detailed model of the French frigate "Le Vainqueur" standing on a supporting chest stand with two short drawers and three graduated long drawers with brass swan neck handles and side carrying handles, the base with a carved and foliate moulding standing richly carved foliate bracket feet with cartouche carving to the knees.