A contemporary full hull ‘wood shaving’ model of a cutter (circa 1800) One of a group of five miniature models thought to have been made by French prisoners of war. These extremely delicate and fragile models consist of a hull carved from a solid piece of wood, normally box, apple or pear, and are complete with a variety of deck fittings. They are fully rigged with most standing and running rigging including the sails; the whole of which are made from very thin shavings of wood, probably box. Other models represented in the group include a two-masted topsail schooner, a frigate and a three-decker ship of the line.