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Mounted Half-Hull Wooden Boat Builder's Model of a Sloop

Offered by: epoca

Description
a large and handsome hand-crafted antique American half-hull wooden boat builder's model of a sloop with fin keel and spade rudder all constructed of laminated mahogany in a warm honey-toned patina; mounted on the original wooden frame fitted with two eye hooks; the half-hull models were used to commemorate the launching of a vessel
and given to the owner, or may have be been used by the builder as a sales tool to show prospective customers; hull measurements excluding frame: h 12" w 31.5" d 6.25"

More Information

Origin:	United States
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	carved mahogany with pine frame
Condition:	Good. good vintage condition with minor overall wear and patina; with some rubbing and wear to frame and hull
Creation Date:	1920
Styles / Movements:	Folk Art, Traditional
Patterns:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	5594
Incollect Reference #:	823948

Dimensions

W.	31.5 in;	H.	12 in;	D.	6.25 in;
W.	80.01 cm;	H.	30.48 cm;	D.	15.88 cm;

Message from Seller:

epoca, located in the Design Center neighborhood of San Francisco, has been characterized as “blended eclectic” offering unique 20th century furnishings alongside traditional antiques and accessories