03-02-201903-02-2019
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
3222BBoston
March 2, 2019 10:00 AMCalender
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Miniature Painted Canoe Salesman's Model

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$6,765$5,500
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 3222BLocation: BostonDate / Time: March 02, 2019 10:00AM

Description:

Miniature Painted Canoe Salesman's Model, Carleton Canoe Company, Old Town, Maine, late 19th/early 20th century, green-painted canvas hull with cane seats, carved ribs and thwarts, and copper stem bands, the side with printed inscription "CARLETON CANOE CO" below the gunwales, lg. 42 in.

Note: The Carlton Canoe Company was founded in the 1870s in Old Town, Maine, and produced canoes until the company was purchased by Old Town Canoe in 1910.
Estimate $4,000-6,000

one of the thwarts is loose on one side but could likely be easily reattached


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Keywords

Carleton Canoe Company, Carlton Canoe Company, Old Town Canoe, Old Town