August Americana
Description:
Large Half-hull Ship Model, probably Maine, early 20th century, shaped laminated contrasting wood segments, mounted on a dark green-painted panel with applied gilt molding, the back of the panel with penciled inscriptions "1904 Washburn Bros./Thomaston/170 feet," likely referring to the Washburn Brothers Shipyard in Thomaston, Maine, (minor joinery separations),11 3/4 x 66 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,500
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