1861 Documented Patent Ship Model – San Francisco Steamship Framing Representation

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A rare and historically significant framed ship model relief panel, representing an improved method of framing ocean steamers, dated circa … Read more A rare and historically significant framed ship model relief panel, representing an improved method of framing ocean steamers, dated circa 1861. This documented patent model originates from Randolph, San Francisco, California, and references Patent No. 33,559, showcasing an innovative structural framing concept used in mid-19th-century steamship construction.

The piece features a finely executed carved wooden relief of a steamship hull cross-section, mounted within its original wood frame, with an aged metal title plate affixed across the top. Retaining its original handwritten documentation tag, this artifact serves as both a decorative maritime statement piece and a genuine piece of American naval engineering history.

An exceptional collector’s item for maritime enthusiasts, nautical decorators, libraries, or coastal interior settings. See less