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Folk Art Model of the Paddlewheel Steamer Diamond

Sell one like this
$2,829$2,300
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 3023TLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: August 04, 2017 12:00PM

Description:

Folk Art Model of the Paddlewheel Steamer Diamond, America, early to mid-20th century, the hull carved from a single block of wood superstructure with painted windows and doors, flying a forty-eight-star United States flag, the inside fitted with clockwork motor to operate the wheels and boom, likely intended to propel itself on water, in a custom glass case, model lg. 38, ht. 13, wd. 9 1/2 in.
Estimate $2,500-3,500


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