Mid 20th Century Handmade Seven Seas / Abraham Rydberg Ship Model by Milton I. Sachs

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Detailed mid-century handmade ship model depicting the Seven Seas, formerly the Swedish sailing vessel Abraham Rydberg, built in Stockholm in … Read more Detailed mid-century handmade ship model depicting the Seven Seas, formerly the Swedish sailing vessel Abraham Rydberg, built in Stockholm in 1912. The model is attributed by its original typewritten identification card to Milton I. Sachs of Montvale, New Jersey. Intricately constructed with a painted wood hull, three masts, extensive hand-rigged lines, wood-planked deck, lifeboats, anchors, chains, deck structures, and brass-tone fittings. The ship rests on a wood display plinth and is accompanied by a fitted glass display cover. A distinctive piece of vintage maritime craftsmanship representing a documented historic sailing vessel.

Condition: Vintage condition with age-related wear throughout. The delicate rigging shows areas of looseness and tangling, with wear to painted surfaces and small components consistent with age. Wood base and glass cover show surface wear. Original typewritten identification card is included.

Measurements:

Ship: 23.5" L × 5.5" W × 14" H

Wood Base: 29" L × 13" W

Glass Cover: 28.5" L × 12" W × 16.5" H See less