19th c. Hand Crafted Nautical Ship Diorama c.1869

$595

ABOUT

A 19th c. hand crafted, hand painted nautical sailboat diorama. Constructed by dovetail joints. Shadowboxed in wood with glass front. Signed on back by maker: "Made in 1869. Three years before R.D. Brownie's born (1872) by 1st mate of captain W.D. Brownie's ship." 

  • CREATOR Signed. 
  • DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1869.
  • MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Wood, Paint.
  • CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor piece missing on corner on bottom denoted in photos. 
  • DIMENSIONS H 8.5 in. W 10.25 in. D 2.25 in.

HISTORY

Unknown.

 

 

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