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A Scottish builder’s cased half hull model of a herring drifter

Offered by: Wick Antiques LTD

Description
A Scottish builder’s cased half hull model of a herring drifter, the carved yellow pine hull with ebonized box sides and stringing and gilt propeller, plain decks with wooden fittings including anchor davits, cleats, cut away masts with silk swallow tail flags, net trawling gear, coal chute covers, the superstructure with details drawn in ink, ventilators with red interiors, a ship’s boat in davits, all mounted on a display board within the original glazed mahogany case carved with a two curling waves centred on the initials SHJ and with the national symbols of roses, thistles and clover. Scottish, circa 1900.

More Information

Origin:	Scotland
Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	Pine, Ebony
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	Circa 1900
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	712357

Dimensions

W.	39 in;	H.	19 in;	D.	7.25 in;
W.	99.06 cm;	H.	48.26 cm;	D.	18.42 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.