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Vintage 1950s American Fishing Schooner – Detailed Maritime Ship Model in Glass Display Case
A beautifully detailed American fishing schooner …
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Vintage 1950s American Fishing Schooner – Detailed Maritime Ship Model in Glass Display Case
A beautifully detailed American fishing schooner model, circa 1950, showcasing the elegance of traditional New England sailing vessels and the extraordinary craftsmanship of miniature maritime modeling.
This handsome two-masted schooner features a gracefully shaped hull finished in deep black above a warm bronze-toned lower section, contrasting beautifully with natural wood decks, golden-toned spars, and delicate standing and running rigging.
The extraordinary attention to detail makes this model especially appealing. The deck is outfitted with miniature fishing dories, anchors, chains, hatches, winch equipment, coiled ropes, deckhouses, stovepipe, and numerous fittings faithfully representing the working equipment of a traditional American fishing schooner.
The intricate rigging includes miniature blocks and tackle, carefully arranged lines, booms, and a long projecting bowsprit. Each component contributes to the remarkable character of this miniature vessel.
The model is mounted on turned wooden supports above a polished wooden presentation base and protected by a rectangular glass display case with a handsome molded wood foundation.
American fishing schooners were celebrated for their speed, seaworthiness, and graceful lines, particularly those operating from the historic fishing ports of Gloucester, Massachusetts, and the wider New England coast. This model captures the distinctive character of that great maritime tradition.
An exceptional decorative statement for a coastal residence, private library, executive office, nautical collection, or sophisticated interior incorporating maritime antiques.
American fishing schooner model in glass display case. Circa 1950, with anchors, dories, hatches, stovepipe, winch, etc. 14"H x 17"W x 5"D.
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- Dimensions
- 17ʺW × 5ʺD × 14ʺH
- Period
- 1940s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Glass
- Paint
- Rope
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- Extremely good conditions in clean clear model case. Extremely good conditions in clean clear model case. less
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