Vintage "Chesapeake Bay" Schooner, Antique, Sailboat, Fully Restored c.a. 1960's

Now here is a very nice, handmade schooner built during the 1960's era of model building. We were contacted by a very nice lady whose husband recently passed away. She explained to me that he had purchased this great nautical antique from a model builder who lived in the Chesapeake Bay area of Maryland, back in the 1960's. I was happy to purchase it from her.

This great schooner has-been under restoration for the last 2 months. We cleaned the original sails and repainted it the original colors of hunter green and red with a white watermark (very attractive color combination). The step deck is very unique and looks original to the boat. We did have to add all new rigging and our parts supplier, Appreciating Antiques of San Pablo, Ca. had to handmake some of the original replacement parts for me. Thanks Burt! The boat stand is original, and we did restrain it in chestnut.
There are original brass and copper accent pieces throughout the boat. The deck is made of solid mahogany with a matching stain...very rich looking!

This schooner measures: 28"L x 5.5"W x 36"H. (in its stand).

What a great addition to any room in the home or office. This great historic antique will continue to appreciate in value in the coming, great years ahead!

Thank you...
SPECIFICATIONS AND VALUATION

The following is a list of factors which are considered in our ship model Appraisal/Evaluation if applicable.

1. General quality of craftsmanship: Excellent
2. Provenance: Chesapeake Bay, Md.
3. Rarity (i.e.: P.O.W. & DOCKYARD vs C.W. MORGAN) Member: Rare
4. Historically accurate (regards to plans/research) The International Society of Appraisers
5. Builder (reputation) International Congress of Maritime Museums
6. Methods & materials used in construction American Institute for Conservation of Historic Value: Solid wood.
7. Uniformity of scale and proportion Artistic Works: Accurate
8. Size (2” vs 10’) Nautical Research Guild: 28” L X5.5”W X 36”H
9. Present condition: Excellent
10. Era & vessel type: 1960's: Full Keel (Reproduction)
11. Sails: Cotton
12. Finish (painted or natural). Painted / Stain
13. Overall display and presentation: Excellent

Class A
Scratch-Built Model: Model built entirely from scratch materials by the builder with no commercially fabricated parts except cordage, chain
and belaying pins.
Class B
Modified Scratch-Built Model: Model built from scratch, but supplemented by the use of some commercially fabricated accessories.
Class C
Modified Kit Model: Model built from materials provided in commercial kit, supplemented by other commercially fabricated parts or by
scratch-built parts.
Class D
Kit Model: Model built entirely from materials provided in commercial kits.
Special
Sub Categories: Model built and/or displayed in any of the following methods:
Antique • Waterline • Cross Section • Cut-Away • Exposed Interior • Sailing • Half Hull • Rare Materials • Diorama • Power • Mechanized •
Builders’ Model • Extreme Miniature • Ship-in-a-Bottle • Shadowbox • Americana • Folk Art • Decorative • Pond Model • Production • Other



This unique and historic class “A” yacht would make a great gift for that special person who likes history and the open sea. A truly wonderful piece of history that will " Turn Heads"

We ship all of our boats with some assembly required. We detach the sails and rigging for safe shipment. Instructions for minor assembly will be enclosed. Attach the sails and rigging and your boat is ready to enjoy! (Free Shipping!)

Value: $750 to $800 (Auction or Retail) 2025

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