Vintage Model Sailboat, Yacht

Vintage model sailboat in excellent condition. This was a real find for us and is one of the best we are offering on our website. This boat is cherry red with wood maple finish and white accent stripe. The rigging is in excellent condition. The masts are like new and there are brass accents throughout the boat. The hull has bee refinished with a marine grade varnish. Notice the unique furled sail on the main deck.


SPECIFICATIONS AND VALUATION

Method of Model’s construction
Plank on Frame/Bulkhead

Class B Modified Scratch-Built Model: Model built from scratch, but supplemented by the use of some commercially fabricated accessories.

The following is a list of factors which are considered in our ship model Appraisal/Valuation

1. General quality of craftsmanship
2. Provenance
3. Rarity (i.e.: P.O.W. & DOCKYARD vs C.W. MORGAN) Member:
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 models.
7. Uniformity of scale and proportion Artistic Works
8. Size (2” vs 10’) Nautical Research Guild
9. Present condition
10. Era & vessel type
11. Sails
12. Finish (painted or natural)
13. Overall display and presentation


The boat measures: 29'L X 5"W X 35" H (In the stand).

Method of Model’s construction
Plank on Frame/Bulkhead

VALUATION: $600 TO $750 AT AUCTION or Retail.

The stand is newer, made of hardwood, someone added it and is in excellent condition. When we got this model in the shop we felted the stand bottom. The boat has nice brass fittings and the sails are original canvas with riggings all are in excellent condition. This boat is a nice piece of workmanship with nice detail and nautical history.

As with all of our boats, they come mostly assembled but we do detach the sails and rigging for safe shipment. We include instructions for simple assembly and your ready to enjoy!