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Shipbuilders half-block models of 1960's yacht

Offered by: Wick Antiques LTD

Description
Shipbuilder's half-block model of classic 1960's yacht on a polished mahogany back-board

Literature
It was customary for a shipyard / boat builder to build a half hull of any yacht they built. Often they would build one for the owner and another for the yard.
Large collections of half hulls can be found in famous yacht clubs around the world. The most notable in Th New York Yavht club, the Royal Thames in London and the Royal Yacht Squadren on the Isle of Wight.. These wonderful and exstancive collections have been made over many years, many of the half hulls have been donated by there owners.

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	1950-1979
Creation Date:	1965
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	270239

Dimensions

W.	43.31 in;	H.	12.99 in;
W.	110.01 cm;	H.	32.99 cm;

Message from Seller:

Wick Antiques was established by Charles Wallrock in the early 1980s. Having grown up in the Antiques world Charles developed an extensive wealth of knowledge. Starting out as a ‘man with a van’ he quickly gained a good reputation and embarked on a longstanding relationship with Harrods. He was later joined by his wife, Caroline Wallrock. Caroline having completed a Persian degree, went on to study at Christie’s fine art and then joined Sotheby’s specializing in Islamic and Japanese works of art

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