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A Fine Cased Presentation Builder’s Model of the S. S. Tamaqua Cargo Ship

Offered by: Wick Antiques LTD

Description
The model of particularly large scale and fine quality, contained within an oak glazds case on contemporary bespoke stand. The model worked in intricate detail and incorporating brass fixtures and fittings. The original paintwork surviving in virtually untouched condition.

S. Tamaqua
As might be imagined given that the ship was named after a borough in Pennsylvania, Tamaqua worked the trans-Atlantic route for many years. Built by Napier and Miller in Glasgow, as commemorated on the plaque attached to the case which also includes the vital statistics of the vessel, she was originally named Den of Glamis and was built for Charles Barrie and Co who owned her until 1915. At this point she was sold to Furness Withy and Co for use as a cargo vessel. She was in use on this route until 1922 when sold to new Japanese owners Gyoku Maru who continued to operate her until she sank in 1944 after an explosion in Naha harbour. Details about the vessel and her various owners, as well as the location of the wreck, may be viewed online here

https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?282305

The site also including a 1933 image of the vessel under Japanese ownership.

Some of the Tamaqua’s cargo over the years included Scotch whiskey, imported in to America by various Philadelphia merchants such as John Wagner and Sons who closed in 1918. Bottles of commemorative whiskey were bottled for the firm featuring provenance labels mentioning the vessel on which they were transported and the spirit is highly collectable

https://live.whisky-onlineauctions.com/pages/product-history-page?mproduct=v-s-o-charles-mackinlay-10-year-old-bottled-1917&mproductId=6919716176036&sort_by=1744110863

The present model was probably made for Napier and Miller and transferred to the new owners in 1915 when a plaque with the new name was attached to the case. Alternatively it may have remained with Napier and Miller throughout, the firm choosing to change the name on the case for accuracy at the aforementioned time.

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	Oak, Brass
Condition:	Good. The original paintwork surviving in virtually untouched condition.
Creation Date:	Circa 1910
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	812830

Dimensions

W.	66 in;	H.	54.25 in;	D.	12 in;
W.	167.64 cm;	H.	137.8 cm;	D.	30.48 cm;

Message from Seller:

Wick Antiques, established by Charles Wallrock in the early 1980s, specializes in fine antiques with a reputation built on extensive knowledge and long-standing relationships, including with Harrods. Contact Charles at 44.159.067.7558 or via email at charles@wickantiques.co.uk for exceptional pieces curated by a team with expertise in Islamic, Japanese, and fine works of art.