Description: We are offering a rare, maritime folk art piece. A beautifully hand carved, Late 18th to Early 19th Century Sailor Made Longboat. The amazing miniature's hull is carved of one piece, with the board seats attached (thwarts). The two stars, on the hull, and the admirals seat, point to this ship being modeled after an Admirals launch. The white paint was added on later, traces of the original white paint can still be seen around the edges.You can make out age-related craquelure on the original varnish.This type of late 18th to early 19th century longboat was animportant part of the equipment on larger ships, and was used in naval combat for dispatches. This launch was modeled after a longboat that would have accompanied a ship throughhistorical sea battles in the Revolutionary War through the War of 1812. Along with the boat comes two oars, one of which is missing the blade. Approx. Dimensions: Length: 10 1/8"Width: 2 1/8"Height: 2 1/2" Condition:In great age-related condition,Small scuffs and scratches to paint, small loss to front tip. One of the two oars is missing the blade. Please see all photos for condition. All CA Residents must pay CA Sales Tax LOC. S
Price: 630 USD
Location: San Diego, California
End Time: 2024-08-07T15:42:15.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Primary Material: Wood
Type: Carving
Country/Region of Origin: United States
Military Branch: Navy
Original/Reproduction: Original
War: War of 1812
Time Period, War: Spanish American War
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Handmade: Yes
Modified Item: No
