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19th Century Half Model of Steam Ship New York
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19th Century Half Model of Steam Ship New York

19th century
Sold 9 January 2026 · Martlesham Antiques
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Description

A fabulous quality 19th Century half model of the steam ship "New York", originally called "City of New York", British built for the Inman line launched on the 15th March 1888. Circa 1888.

29 3/4" x 2 3/4" x 9" high

76cms x 7cms x 23cms high

Physical Dimensions
Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Declaration

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Antique Half Hull Ship Model to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1185552
Dealers Internal Reference
3639
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Martlesham Antiques is a family run business and has been trading since 1984. Located in Suffolk just outside Woodbridge, Martlesham Antiques is run from a spacious thatched cottage housing nine large showrooms with a vast adjacent car park.

Specialising in 18th and 19th Century furniture, together with creating custom hand-made furniture which is supplied to various interior designers, trade and the retail market. Every piece on the showroom floor is in excellent condition and ready to go straight into the buyers home or premises.

All of Martlesham Antiques furniture is hand polished by their own French polishers and restorers to a very high standard. We are also a member of LAPADA, the association of art and antiques.

Description
A fabulous quality 19th Century half model of the steam ship "New York", originally called "City of New York", British built for the Inman line launched on the 15th March 1888. Circa 1888.

29 3/4" x 2 3/4" x 9" high

76cms x 7cms x 23cms high

Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Antique Half Hull Ship Model to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1185552
Dealers Internal Ref
3639
Martlesham Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2008
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Archive I An antique half hull model of a steamship enclosed in a wooden display case with a glazed front. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

19th Century Half Model of Steam Ship New York

Archive II An antique half hull model of a steamship enclosed in a wooden display case with a glazed front. View II
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Martlesham Antiques
Telephone 01394 386732
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The Thatched Roadhouse
Main Rd
Martlesham
Suffolk
IP12 4RJ
United Kingdom
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An antique half hull model of a steamship enclosed in a wooden display case with a glazed front.
19th Century half model of steam ship New York
Ref: SA1185552
An antique half hull model of a steamship enclosed in a wooden display case with a glazed front.
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  • ObjectDecorative Art
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWood, Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsHalf hull construction, Glazed display case, Waterline delineation, Scale deck superstructures
  • SizeH 23 cm (9 in) x W 76 cm (30 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

FAQs

A half hull model is a three-dimensional representation of one side of a ships hull, traditionally used by naval architects and shipbuilders to visualise hull design and calculate displacement before full-scale construction.

These models were typically constructed from stacked lifts of timber such as mahogany, pine, or white pine, often featuring painted finishes, inlaid waterline markers, and mounted on backboards within glazed display cases.

Authentication involves examining the wood species, construction methods such as hand-cut lifts, period-appropriate pigments, hand-drawn detailing, and signs of natural ageing and oxidisation on the timber and glass case.

Such pieces function effectively as focal points when mounted on panelled walls or library shelving, complementing studies, hallways, or living rooms with a distinct maritime or gentlemans study aesthetic.

Preservation requires keeping the item away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity levels to prevent wood shrinkage, while dusting the exterior glass case with a soft, dry cloth.
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