Half Hull, Brigantine, Newsboy
Launched 1854
Maine
Anonymous - SOLD

Built and captained by Elisha Brown of Owls Head, Maine.
She was engaged in carrying lumber and manufactured goods from New England to the Mediterranean; then wine, fruits and oil to the West Indies returning to New England with Molasses, rum and sugar.
Missing small edge of molding at bow with all else fine.
Dimensions: 27.5" L, 9.5" H, 3.25" D.
161-50 - SOLD
Diorama, Civil War
Blockade of Charleston Harbor

A visual narrative displaying various classes of warships and vessels; the talented creator of this work used wood, metal, threads, cotton and paint to recreate this event. The work is mounted within a case that is painted red, its front enclosed in glass. It appears that the carved water has been refreshed with a later coat of paint. (Height: 12.5 inches; width: 32 inches; depth: 12.5 inches)
$1,695
792-1



Diorama Of Clipper Ship Daisy
New England
Late 19th Century

As depicted, an unusual and successful work depicting the Clipper Ship Daisy, her bow displaying a painted American flag...her three masts and bowsprit under the weight of full sail; arched carved sails seemingly capturing the ocean's breeze against the blue sky: the rigging includes glass "pony" beads simulating pulley's. The wonderful painted surface appears to be original and has a great patina; half-hull affixed to backboard centered by whale shaped ends joined by bottom rail of water created with a composite material. (Height: 19.75 inches; width: 27 inches; depth: 4 inches.)
$1,750
637-48



Large Schooner Ship Model
Late 19th or Early 20th Century

As depicted, in excellent condition with original paint and sails. Minor sail imperfection limited to small section of aft mast needing a bit of thread to attach sail to arm.
(Height: 41.25 inches; length: 36.5 inches; width: 6.75 inches)
$875
637-24





Pilot House Eagle
Carved spread wing
New York
Circa 1830 to 1870

According to tradition this full-bodied pine eagle with upswept wings and incised feathers was originally mounted on the speedy little steamboat "Osceola" which worked the Hudson River during the mid 19th century. She was built for Captain Albert De Groot to run to Fishkill (now Beacon) and later trips were extended to Poughkeepsie. The carving remains in good condition having an iron reinforcement bar across the back, shrinkage cracks and minor losses; old white paint over original paint. (Height: 20-inches; width: 31-inches; length: 36-inches.)
$17,625
475-1


Single Mast Sailing Vessel
Anonymous
"Elise"

As depicted, in old paint with dry patina; accurately rigged and displayed in cradle. In generally excellent condition; bowsprit has been pinned at the prow and the rudder may be replaced with all else fine. (Height: 19.5 inches; length: 19 inches; width: 3 inches.)
$475
637-19



Carved Sailboat Plaque
19th Century
Great painted surface

Carved sailboat with fore and aft rigging mounted on board, brown and green paint. Old shrinkage fissure following grain at upper left.
(16 ¼-inches x 9 ½-inches.)
$1,050
173-2

Carved Sail Boat
Maine
Circa 1900

A three-dimensional model...the sleek hull beautifully rendered as are the sails seemingly capturing air; beautiful original painted surface. The work is mounted within its original oak carved frame. (Frame: 31 x 27 inches; view: 27.5 x 23.5 inches.)
$2,275
475-30

Sovereign Of The Seas
Clipper Ship
East Boston, Massachusetts
Built 1852

Late nineteenth to early 20th century model of Donald McKay's clipper ship Sovereign of the Seas. The original clipper ship was built in 1852 on speculation by Donald McKay, East Boston, MA. Launched from the shipyard of McKay June 19, 1852 the clipper ship was sold to Andrew F. Meinke of the ship broker firm Funch & Meinke, New York. This incredibly detailed replica is 51.5 inches long by 14 inches deep by 33.5 inches tall. It is original with the exception of restored rigging.
$3,850
359-1







Outstanding Diorama
USS Ida...steamer
Third-Quarter 19th Century - SOLD

The vessel was charted by the US Navy in 1863; she was engaged as towboat and dispatch boat by the Navy providing services to blockade squadrons.
While clearing the main channel of Mobile Bay, she was struck by a Confederate torpedo and sunk.
As depicted...under full sail displaying all appointments and activity while surrounded by tugs, pilot and other boats; also featuring lighthouse, perhaps Sand Island or Mum's lighthouse. This work, cased in pine with molded frame remains in excellent condition. (Height: 24 inches; width: 39 inches; depth: 9 inches.)
476-2 - SOLD
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