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Early 20th Century English Folk Art Scratch-built Ship Model
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Early 20th Century English Folk Art Scratch-built Ship Model

1900 - 1920
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Early 20th Century English folk art scratch-built ship model of S.V Liverpool

One of the best examples we have uncovered, an early 20th Century example of an English folk art scratch-built ship model. The S.V Liverpool was the fastest steel sailing ship of its time in the early 20th Century. This scene depicts it being wrecked in 1902 of Alderney (Guernsey). This example is made of exceptional high-quality craftsmanship, from the metal sails, carved wooden detail of the hull with small boats, cabins and stairs, sealike cotton detail, lighthouse sat on actual rocks and canvas painted backdrop. Encased in its original hand-crafted pine case box and amazingly its 19th Century hand crafted wobbly glass front. The worn painted surface of the outer case is beautiful and has aged perfectly. A very decorative piece of English nautical folk art in our humble opinion and would make an amazing centre piece in any stylish setting.

Size in inches: H 28” x W 36” x D 9”

Origin: England

Date: Early 20th Century

Item Condition: Aged

This item is over 100 years old, still in complete original condition. There is wear and tear present in the form of faded surface and paint, discolouring in sections and general aged weathering of all this item as shown. Please review all the photos provided as part of this advert, close-up photos have been provided to show its condition of loss of surface detail.

We strongly suggest reviewing all the photos provided as part of this advert and propose questions where sections are unclear to avoid disappointment upon purchase.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
71.1cm (27.99")
Width
91.4cm (35.98")
Depth
22.9cm (9.02")
Declaration

The House of Antiques has dated this Antique Ship Model Diorama to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1104508
Dealers Internal Reference
S.V Liverpool
Description
Early 20th Century English folk art scratch-built ship model of S.V Liverpool
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One of the best examples we have uncovered, an early 20th Century example of an English folk art scratch-built ship model.
The House of Antiques

The S.V Liverpool was the fastest steel sailing ship of its time in the early 20th Century. This scene depicts it being wrecked in 1902 of Alderney (Guernsey). This example is made of exceptional high-quality craftsmanship, from the metal sails, carved wooden detail of the hull with small boats, cabins and stairs, sealike cotton detail, lighthouse sat on actual rocks and canvas painted backdrop. Encased in its original hand-crafted pine case box and amazingly its 19th Century hand crafted wobbly glass front. The worn painted surface of the outer case is beautiful and has aged perfectly. A very decorative piece of English nautical folk art in our humble opinion and would make an amazing centre piece in any stylish setting.

fig 1. An early 20th-century folk art shadowbox diorama featuring a handcrafted four-masted sailing ship beside a lighthouse set against a painted sea backdrop within a distressed green wooden frame.
fig 1. Early 20th Century English Folk Art Scratch-built Ship Model

Size in inches: H 28” x W 36” x D 9”

Origin: England

Date: Early 20th Century

Item Condition: Aged

This item is over 100 years old, still in complete original condition. There is wear and tear present in the form of faded surface and paint, discolouring in sections and general aged weathering of all this item as shown. Please review all the photos provided as part of this advert, close-up photos have been provided to show its condition of loss of surface detail.

fig 2. An early 20th-century folk art shadowbox diorama featuring a handcrafted four-masted sailing ship beside a lighthouse set against a painted sea backdrop within a distressed green wooden frame.
fig 2. Early 20th Century English Folk Art Scratch-built Ship Model

We strongly suggest reviewing all the photos provided as part of this advert and propose questions where sections are unclear to avoid disappointment upon purchase.

A direct message usually takes 24 hours to answer.

fig 3. An early 20th-century folk art shadowbox diorama featuring a handcrafted four-masted sailing ship beside a lighthouse set against a painted sea backdrop within a distressed green wooden frame.
fig 3. Early 20th Century English Folk Art Scratch-built Ship Model

For multiple years we have sold antique items globally, please review our client feedback as a testament to our products and services. Expect our items to show relevant age and natural wear, we only restore due to breaks and major loss, and we always stipulate this in our condition report if this has been down before or after we have obtained them.

Height
71.1cm (27.99")
Width
91.4cm (35.98")
Depth
22.9cm (9.02")
Date of Manufacture

The House of Antiques has dated this Antique Ship Model Diorama to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1104508
Dealers Internal Ref
S.V Liverpool
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Archive I An early 20th-century folk art shadowbox diorama featuring a handcrafted four-masted sailing ship beside a lighthouse set against a painted sea backdrop within a distressed green wooden frame.

Early 20th Century English folk art scratch-built ship model

Archive II An early 20th-century folk art shadowbox diorama featuring a handcrafted four-masted sailing ship beside a lighthouse set against a painted sea backdrop within a distressed green wooden frame. View II
Archive III An early 20th-century folk art shadowbox diorama featuring a handcrafted four-masted sailing ship beside a lighthouse set against a painted sea backdrop within a distressed green wooden frame. View III
Archive IV An early 20th-century folk art shadowbox diorama featuring a handcrafted four-masted sailing ship beside a lighthouse set against a painted sea backdrop within a distressed green wooden frame. View IV
Archive V An early 20th-century folk art shadowbox diorama featuring a handcrafted four-masted sailing ship beside a lighthouse set against a painted sea backdrop within a distressed green wooden frame. View V
Archive VI An early 20th-century folk art shadowbox diorama featuring a handcrafted four-masted sailing ship beside a lighthouse set against a painted sea backdrop within a distressed green wooden frame. View VI
Archive VII An early 20th-century folk art shadowbox diorama featuring a handcrafted four-masted sailing ship beside a lighthouse set against a painted sea backdrop within a distressed green wooden frame. View VII
Archive VIII An early 20th-century folk art shadowbox diorama featuring a handcrafted four-masted sailing ship beside a lighthouse set against a painted sea backdrop within a distressed green wooden frame. View VIII
Archive IX An early 20th-century folk art shadowbox diorama featuring a handcrafted four-masted sailing ship beside a lighthouse set against a painted sea backdrop within a distressed green wooden frame. View IX
Archive X An early 20th-century folk art shadowbox diorama featuring a handcrafted four-masted sailing ship beside a lighthouse set against a painted sea backdrop within a distressed green wooden frame. View X
Archive XI An early 20th-century folk art shadowbox diorama featuring a handcrafted four-masted sailing ship beside a lighthouse set against a painted sea backdrop within a distressed green wooden frame. View XI
Archive XII An early 20th-century folk art shadowbox diorama featuring a handcrafted four-masted sailing ship beside a lighthouse set against a painted sea backdrop within a distressed green wooden frame. View XII
Archive XIII An early 20th-century folk art shadowbox diorama featuring a handcrafted four-masted sailing ship beside a lighthouse set against a painted sea backdrop within a distressed green wooden frame. View XIII
Archive XIV An early 20th-century folk art shadowbox diorama featuring a handcrafted four-masted sailing ship beside a lighthouse set against a painted sea backdrop within a distressed green wooden frame. View XIV
Archive XV An early 20th-century folk art shadowbox diorama featuring a handcrafted four-masted sailing ship beside a lighthouse set against a painted sea backdrop within a distressed green wooden frame. View XV
Archive XVI An early 20th-century folk art shadowbox diorama featuring a handcrafted four-masted sailing ship beside a lighthouse set against a painted sea backdrop within a distressed green wooden frame. View XVI
Archive XVII An early 20th-century folk art shadowbox diorama featuring a handcrafted four-masted sailing ship beside a lighthouse set against a painted sea backdrop within a distressed green wooden frame. View XVII
Archive XVIII An early 20th-century folk art shadowbox diorama featuring a handcrafted four-masted sailing ship beside a lighthouse set against a painted sea backdrop within a distressed green wooden frame. View XVIII
Archive XIX An early 20th-century folk art shadowbox diorama featuring a handcrafted four-masted sailing ship beside a lighthouse set against a painted sea backdrop within a distressed green wooden frame. View XIX
Archive XX An early 20th-century folk art shadowbox diorama featuring a handcrafted four-masted sailing ship beside a lighthouse set against a painted sea backdrop within a distressed green wooden frame. View XX
Archive XXI An early 20th-century folk art shadowbox diorama featuring a handcrafted four-masted sailing ship beside a lighthouse set against a painted sea backdrop within a distressed green wooden frame. View XXI
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An early 20th-century folk art shadowbox diorama featuring a handcrafted four-masted sailing ship beside a lighthouse set against a painted sea backdrop within a distressed green wooden frame.
Early 20th Century English folk art scratch-built ship model
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An early 20th-century folk art shadowbox diorama featuring a handcrafted four-masted sailing ship beside a lighthouse set against a painted sea backdrop within a distressed green wooden frame.
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A maritime ship diorama is a three-dimensional folk art construction, typically housed within a glazed box or frame, featuring a hand-built model vessel set against a painted sea and sky background.

Craftspeople used pine or salvaged wood for the casing and hull, shaped canvas or stiffened paper for sails, thread or wire for rigging, and lead-based oil paints to depict water and sky.

Authentic pieces feature handcrafted details rather than mass-produced parts, natural wood shrinkage or craquelure on painted surfaces, hand-cut nails or joinery, and aged patina on the rigging and framing.

Place the box on a mantelpiece, open shelf, or console table alongside natural materials like stone and linen to complement its textured, architectural quality.

Keep the display in a temperature-controlled environment away from direct sunlight, and clean the glass casing gently with a dry microfibre cloth without introducing moisture inside the box.
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