Shipwright's half-hull steamship model, Harkess
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A large shipwright's half-hull steamship model
W. Harkess & Son, Middlesbrough, England
circa 1890
Layered construction on an oak backboard with molded edges, inscribed S.S. POHEBUA, No. 121 BUILT BY W. HARKESS & SON SHIPBUILDERS MIDDLESBRO 1890.
height 15in (38cm); width 69 1/4in (176cm)
W. Harkess & Son, Middlesbrough, England
circa 1890
Layered construction on an oak backboard with molded edges, inscribed S.S. POHEBUA, No. 121 BUILT BY W. HARKESS & SON SHIPBUILDERS MIDDLESBRO 1890.
height 15in (38cm); width 69 1/4in (176cm)
Condition
Overall good condition, retaining its original painted surface, with craquelure throughout. Areas of rubbing to painted inscriptions. Fading to painted text. The bow of the ship has a small loss of railing and small replacement. Losses to painted decoration, particularly to white of deck. A possible restoration to the ship's stern measuring approximately 3/4 x 11". Typical dings, dents and surface scratches overall. Dirt accumulation overall.
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Shipwright's half-hull steamship model, Harkess
Estimate $1,000 - $1,500
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