Diorama of a Ship Embarking for Open Seas
A great looking and finely executed marine diorama showing a ship in full sail heading for open seas and about to pass a lighthouse.
The ship has a finely executed wooden figurehead, plentiful rigging and finely carved wooden sails. The paint-work entirely original having never been opened, the case surrounded by a bird’s eye maple frame with parquetry blocks at the corners.
English, mid 19th century.
o.s:31.5 in x 18.25 in x d:3.5 in
Item code: 5899
£985
