CASED SAILOR-MADE MODEL OF A PACKET OR MERCHANT SHIP
19th Century
Seen in full sail, fully rigged with fabric sails and flying the house flag of Dunham & Diamon, New York City merchants in the 1840s. Wooden hull with extensive whalebone trim. Figurehead below bowsprit. Eagles and shields on port and starboard side of stern. Stern board marked “MAR”, possibly for the ship Marion. Also includes a windlass and bone dolphin striker. On its original wooden stand supported by eight turned whalebone pillars. Additional information about this lot may be found on the Hellman Collection website, number REH437.
Case height 34.75î. Length 45î. Width 18î.
Provenance:
The Collection of Bob and Nina Hellman, Nantucket, Massachusetts.

Appears to be undamaged. Well preserved.

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