03-06-201103-06-2011
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2538BBoston
March 6, 2011 11:00 AMCalender
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Cased Model of the American Steam Tugboat BROOKLYN

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$770$650
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2538BLocation: BostonDate / Time: March 06, 2011 11:00AM

Description:

Cased Model of the American Steam Tugboat BROOKLYN, attributed to the Lannon Ship Model Gallery, Boston, probably late 20th century, the vessel identified on the bow and pennant, the hull painted black and green below the waterline, with finely carved and painted wood furnishings with copper and brass details, mounted on a mahogany plinth with inlaid border, with brass-mounted glazed case, a plaque affixed to the plinth is inscribed "American Steam Tugboat 'BROOKLYN'/Builder William Cramp & Sons/Launched: Philadelphia 1911/Owner: New York Dock Company/Length: 105 ft./Beam: 24 ft./Tonnage: 194 Tons/Depth: 13 ft.," overall ht. of case 21, wd. 13, lg. 33 in.
Estimate $600-800

Keywords

Philadelphia, New York Dock Company, William Cramp & Sons, BROOKLYN'/Builder William Cramp, Dock Company/Length, Lannon Ship Model Gallery