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Hand Made Motorized Wooden Ship Model c.1940

$675
£514.50
€593.42
CA$958.70
A$1,030.23
CHF 552.78
MX$12,135.43
NOK 6,950.55
SEK 6,349.28
DKK 4,434.97

About the Item

ABOUT A hand made, hand painted wooden ship model titled the "Sea Phantom San Francisco" with plexiglass windows, bronze propeller and bronze rudder. The top is removable and reveals two motors and wiring that independently turn the propeller and rudder. Adding to the charm, an antique Ball Mason jar lid was incorporated into the piece. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1940-1950. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Wood, Bronze. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Missing railing on one side, back door, finial on top of cabin. Stand not original. The motors may or may not work. Cabin front is slightly separating. DIMENSIONS H 16 in. W 38.5 in. D 16 in. HISTORY Unknown.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 38.5 in (97.79 cm)Depth: 16 in (40.64 cm)
  • Style:
    Industrial (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940-1950
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Nautical SKU 0201stDibs: LU1280248348722

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