AN ATTRACTIVE MODEL OF A LUG-RIGGED, DROP-KEEL CANOE, CIRCA 1890

the 19in. carved hull carved from the solid, with rudder and yoke, cut away masts with brass handles, fore and aft compartments with ebonised stoppers and bowsprit, mounted on stepped plinth stand -- 6 x 24in. (15 x 61cm.) together with historical data from National Museum of Greenwich

A similar model, thought to be by the same hand, is held in the National Collection at Greenwich, ref. ARC1981-17.

Condition Report

Fine overall condition; model is loosely mounted on stand.

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