19th Century Cliper Siglo Model Ship, England, 1970s

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1970s Astonishing Cliper Siglo XIX Model Ship in walnut wood. Handmade. Made in England. The name on your model’s plaque, … Read more 1970s Astonishing Cliper Siglo XIX Model Ship in walnut wood. Handmade. Made in England. The name on your model’s plaque, "Cliper Siglo XIX", simply translates from Spanish/Italian to "19th-Century Clipper." Rather than representing one specific historic vessel, your model is a tribute to an entire, legendary class of ships. The 19th century was the absolute golden age of merchant sailing, and Clipper Ships were the undisputed kings of the ocean. Before the mid-19th century, merchant ships were built like heavy wooden boxes—slow, but designed to carry as much cargo as possible. However, two major global events changed everything: The China Tea Trade: Tea loses its flavor if it sits in a damp ship hull for months. The first merchants to get the fresh spring tea harvest from China back to London or New York commanded astronomical prices. The Gold Rushes: When gold was discovered in California (1848) and Australia (1851), thousands of fortune-seekers were desperate to get there as fast as humanly possible. This model is amazing and in excellent condition and all handmade. A true piece of history. See less