Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2538BLocation: BostonDate / Time: March 06, 2011 11:00AM
Description:
Cased Painted Model of the Lowestoft Sailing Trawler MASTER HAND, model made by William E. Hitchcock (1928-2006),vessel and maker identified on an engraved brass plaque, with cut-away views of vessel construction and interior on both sides of the hull, mounted on a mahogany base, overall ht. 12 3/4, wd. 9 1/4, lg. 35 1/4 in.
Note: The Master Hand was built in 1920 at Rye, Sussex, England. She was 46 tons.
Estimate $400-600
Vessel in good condition, thin wood case molding loose and with losses.