Someone just posted a video on youtube of the top 5 most expensive wooden ship models sold at public auction.

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I'll spoil it in case you don't want to watch but they are well worth a look if you have time.

5. 1/48th Builder's Model of the HMS Marksman (1915)... £79,360 ($103,840)
4. 1/120th RMS Ascania Builder's Model (1925)... £93,240 ($122,000)
3. 1/64th RMS Mauritania Builder's Model (1906)... £167,400 ($219,040)
2. 1/48th HMS Victory (1765) Builder's Model from 1800 preservation... £656,000 ($858,360)
1. 1/48th Navy Board Ship Model of a 2 Deck 5th Rate circa 1710-1724... £825,390 ($1,080,000)