Speed Boat Model
Found at Lake Champlain
Beautiful scale and detail
Circa 1920
(Later updated radio control added.)
Dimensions: 37 inches long, 10 inches wide, 6 inches high on stand.
$1,565
295-47
Pond Boat, Fully Rigged
Anonymous
Circa 1900
As depicted, fully rigged, wonderful old painted surface, and deep keel. (Height: 48.5 inches; length: 37.75 inches; width: 7 inches)
$1,425
604-32
Ship Model
The Liberty
Late 19th Century
As depicted, a large model in original surface with eagle figurehead; some rigging refreshed...otherwise in generally excellent condition.
(Height: 53 inches; length: 60 inches; width: 11 inches.)
$2,875
424-43
Carved Pilot House Eagle
New England
Second half 19th Century
As depicted, eagle carved in the round...upswept wings and outstretched neck with spread wings, incised plumage, and open mouth perched on rockery.
This powerful iconic symbol of the Republic is presented in "as found" condition with traces of original surface and attached to original mounting-board. The wings have shrinkage cracks; the backs of wings with old brass reinforcements. A small section of the lower corner of tail feather is missing and a chronological history of reinforcement nailing is evident in the rocky plinth and lower legs. This bird is of a rarely encountered small size and was recently discovered in a New England coastal town. (Height: 17.75 inches; length: 19 inches; width: 11 inches.)
$2,950
733-1
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.)
$2,450
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)
$1,695
637-24
Pilot House Eagle
Carved spread-wing
New York
Circa 1830-1870
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.)
$22,950
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.)
$785
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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