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Marine Diorama of a Barque
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Marine Diorama of a Barque

19th century
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A Scottish mid 19th century marine diorama of a barque, a three mast sailing ship, towed by a steam powered paddle tug, followed by a sailboat.

In a glazed mahogany case.

Width: 73 cm.

Depth: 36 cm.

Height: 47.5 cm.

Provenance: The library of the Stevenson Family, Edinburgh.

The Stevenson family, Scottish engineers and lighthouse builders. For over one hundred and fifty years Robert Stevenson and his descendants designed most of Scotland’s Lighthouses.

Robert Stevenson, (8 June 1772 – 12 July 1850) was a Scottish civil engineer, and designer and builder of lighthouses. His works include the Bell Rock Lighthouse. In 1797, he was appointed engineer to the Northern Lighthouse Board. Stevenson served as the engineer to the Northern Lighthouse Board until 1842 – nearly fifty years. During that time he designed numerous lighthouses and oversaw their construction and the addition of later improvements to them.

Three of Stevenson’s sons became engineers: David, Thomas and Alan Stevenson.

For more information on the Stevenson family see the website of the Northern Lighthouse Board: https://www.nlb.org.uk/history/stevenson-engineers/

Physical Dimensions
Width
73cm (28.74")
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Hatchwell Antiques has dated this Antique Maritime Ship Diorama to the Victorian era.

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SA1188352
Description
A Scottish mid 19th century marine diorama of a barque, a three mast sailing ship, towed by a steam powered paddle tug, followed by a sailboat.

In a glazed mahogany case.

Width: 73 cm.

Depth: 36 cm.

Height: 47.5 cm.

fig 1. A detailed antique three-dimensional maritime diorama featuring a carved wooden barque sailing vessel accompanied by a small paddle steamer on a sculpted sea base.
fig 1. Marine Diorama of a Barque

Provenance: The library of the Stevenson Family, Edinburgh.

The Stevenson family, Scottish engineers and lighthouse builders.

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For over one hundred and fifty years Robert Stevenson and his descendants designed most of Scotland’s Lighthouses.
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fig 2. A detailed antique three-dimensional maritime diorama featuring a carved wooden barque sailing vessel accompanied by a small paddle steamer on a sculpted sea base.
fig 2. Marine Diorama of a Barque

Robert Stevenson, (8 June 1772 – 12 July 1850) was a Scottish civil engineer, and designer and builder of lighthouses. His works include the Bell Rock Lighthouse. In 1797, he was appointed engineer to the Northern Lighthouse Board. Stevenson served as the engineer to the Northern Lighthouse Board until 1842 – nearly fifty years. During that time he designed numerous lighthouses and oversaw their construction and the addition of later improvements to them.

fig 3. A detailed antique three-dimensional maritime diorama featuring a carved wooden barque sailing vessel accompanied by a small paddle steamer on a sculpted sea base.
fig 3. Marine Diorama of a Barque

Three of Stevenson’s sons became engineers: David, Thomas and Alan Stevenson.

For more information on the Stevenson family see the website of the Northern Lighthouse Board: https://www.nlb.org.uk/history/stevenson-engineers/

Width
73cm (28.74")
Date of Manufacture

Hatchwell Antiques has dated this Antique Maritime Ship Diorama to the Victorian era.

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Archive I A detailed antique three-dimensional maritime diorama featuring a carved wooden barque sailing vessel accompanied by a small paddle steamer on a sculpted sea base.

Marine Diorama of a Barque

Archive II A detailed antique three-dimensional maritime diorama featuring a carved wooden barque sailing vessel accompanied by a small paddle steamer on a sculpted sea base. View II
Archive III A detailed antique three-dimensional maritime diorama featuring a carved wooden barque sailing vessel accompanied by a small paddle steamer on a sculpted sea base. View III
Archive IV A detailed antique three-dimensional maritime diorama featuring a carved wooden barque sailing vessel accompanied by a small paddle steamer on a sculpted sea base. View IV
Archive V A detailed antique three-dimensional maritime diorama featuring a carved wooden barque sailing vessel accompanied by a small paddle steamer on a sculpted sea base. View V
Archive VI A detailed antique three-dimensional maritime diorama featuring a carved wooden barque sailing vessel accompanied by a small paddle steamer on a sculpted sea base. View VI
Archive VII A detailed antique three-dimensional maritime diorama featuring a carved wooden barque sailing vessel accompanied by a small paddle steamer on a sculpted sea base. View VII
Archive VIII A detailed antique three-dimensional maritime diorama featuring a carved wooden barque sailing vessel accompanied by a small paddle steamer on a sculpted sea base. View VIII
Archive IX A detailed antique three-dimensional maritime diorama featuring a carved wooden barque sailing vessel accompanied by a small paddle steamer on a sculpted sea base. View IX
Archive X A detailed antique three-dimensional maritime diorama featuring a carved wooden barque sailing vessel accompanied by a small paddle steamer on a sculpted sea base. View X
Archive XI A detailed antique three-dimensional maritime diorama featuring a carved wooden barque sailing vessel accompanied by a small paddle steamer on a sculpted sea base. View XI
Archive XII A detailed antique three-dimensional maritime diorama featuring a carved wooden barque sailing vessel accompanied by a small paddle steamer on a sculpted sea base. View XII
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A detailed antique three-dimensional maritime diorama featuring a carved wooden barque sailing vessel accompanied by a small paddle steamer on a sculpted sea base.
Marine diorama of a barque
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A detailed antique three-dimensional maritime diorama featuring a carved wooden barque sailing vessel accompanied by a small paddle steamer on a sculpted sea base.
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  • ObjectMaritime Diorama
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Maritime
  • MaterialWood, Thread, Metal, Paint
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCarved wooden sails, Rigging threads, Sculpted sea base, Paddle steamer tugboat
  • SizeW 73 cm (29 in)

This Victorian maritime diorama presents a three-masted barque sailing ship towed by a steam-powered paddle tugboat on a sculpted dark sea base, all contained within a rectangular wooden setting. The model is constructed from warm brown wood, fine thread rigging, and painted metal details, demonstrating intricate carved wooden sails and detailed deck fittings. The entire piece measures 73 cm wide, 36 cm deep, and 47.5 cm high. Suitable for display in a gentleman's library or study, the diorama sits comfortably upon a mantelpiece, sideboard, or display cabinet to add nautical character to a traditional interior. It functions as a focal point in a study or office setting, pairing well with historical collections and maritime decor. Collectors of nineteenth-century maritime items place such models on prominent flat surfaces where the detailed rigging and sculpted wave base receive adequate light and visibility.

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A maritime diorama is a three-dimensional scale depiction of a sailing vessel or harbour scene, popular throughout the nineteenth century and often created by sailors or professional artisan model makers.

Victorian ship dioramas were commonly constructed from carved timber hulls, thread or fine wire rigging, shaped wood or canvas sails, and sculpted plaster or carved wood bases painted to simulate ocean waves.

Authentic period examples feature natural patination, age-appropriate craquelure on painted surfaces, hand-carved wooden components rather than moulded plastics, and period-correct joinery or original glass display cases.

A maritime diorama functions as a compelling decorative accent when placed on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or console table in a study, library, or coastal-inspired living space.

Keep the object away from direct sunlight, extreme temperature changes, and high humidity, dusting delicate rigging very gently with a soft cosmetic brush or micro-vacuum attachment.
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