Fine and rare Mahogany Pland on Frame Model of a Saing vessel circa 1860
InformationA 19TH CENTURY BUILDER'S HALF-BLOCK MODEL FOR A MERCHANT SHIP
The mahogany applied ball works moldings are applied above the deck line and below ar are individually applied and metal fastened moldigs of above about 30 rows of hand applied plands with hand applied metal fasteners. There is applied mahogany keel that raps the hull. There is an applied bowsprit knee and figurehead below the snub bow sprit. At the stern there is an applied rudder with brass gudgeons and pintals. The model is attached to its original mahogany backboard.
(SM0734)
Condition: Model is in excellent condition and has a mellow age patina.
Dimensions: Height 6, Length 28½in.
circa 1860
