Vintage Miniature Viking Longship in a Glass and Wood Display Case, 1970s

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A magnificent and rare collector's item, perfect for enhancing desks, bookcases, or living rooms with a touch of classic nautical … Read more A magnificent and rare collector's item, perfect for enhancing desks, bookcases, or living rooms with a touch of classic nautical elegance. This delicate sculpture, housed in a display case, is a true gem for naval model enthusiasts and those seeking highly refined furnishing accessories.

Subject and Style: The miniature immortalizes a "Viking Longship," the legendary, slender Viking vessel. The flowing lines of the hull, the lateral shields, the wind-filled sail, and the dense array of oars are rendered with extreme simplicity and visual lightness, capturing the vessel's dynamism in a simple, transparent design.

Material and Finish: The sailing ship is finely lampworked in gleaming, transparent glass. To enhance its fragility and importance, the vessel is suspended within a prestigious display case, crafted with a solid, four-column structure of carefully polished dark wood and glass walls. The wooden base features a refined gold metal plaque with the cursive writing "Viking Longship."

Technical Details and Condition:

· Type: Miniature naval sculpture with display case.

· Subject: Viking ship (Viking Longship).

· Materials: Clear glass, painted wood, gilded metal.

· Period: 1970s.

· Dimensions: Base 21 x 12 cm. Height 15.5 cm.

· Condition: Excellent condition. The delicate glass sailing ship is intact and shiny. The wooden case structure and protective glass are excellently preserved, maintaining their warm period finish.

Please note that any white areas in the photo are due to reflections from the artificial lights used to best illuminate the item, which may cause a slight color shift in the photograph.

The item is original and carefully photographed, highlighting every detail, highlighting its quality, strengths, and any flaws.

It is sold "as is," and the and photographs are accurate. See less