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Magnificent 19th Century Cradle Boat Hull
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Magnificent 19th Century Cradle Boat Hull

19th century
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Here we have a superb quality 19th 'boat cradle' - the hull constructed with finely varnished clinker nailed into narrow ribs with clench copper nails, with two suspension points, This cradle was built as an apprentice piece and is based on, or is believed to have been made as one of the prototypes for the cradle presented to Queen Victoria and now housed at Osborne House, this piece has been painstakingly made by a skilled professional and is a truly magnificent surviving example of craftsmanship.

It is in fine condition for it's age with a small area of loss to the very front end of the base.

Size: 103 x 45 x 37cm

c1890

Due to size and risk of damage collection from our Hebden Bridge shop is preferred, or we can deliver by prior arrangement.

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Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge has dated this Antique Boat Hull Cradle to the 19th Century.

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8466
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We are more than happy to ship items abroad and ask you to contact us prior to purchasing to obtain a quote which will include professional packaging of your item, we will endeavour to ship your item as economically as possible, within the UK items will be posted using the Royal Mail and carry a tracking number.

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Here we have a superb quality 19th 'boat cradle' - the hull constructed with finely varnished clinker nailed into narrow ribs with clench copper nails, with two suspension points, This cradle was built as an apprentice piece and is based on, or is believed to have been made as one of the prototypes for the cradle presented to Queen Victoria and now housed at Osborne House, this piece has been painstakingly made by a skilled professional and is a truly magnificent surviving example of craftsmanship.
fig 1. A nineteenth-century clinker-built wooden boat hull cradle with metal rivets and warm timber tones.
fig 1. Magnificent 19th Century Cradle Boat Hull

It is in fine condition for it's age with a small area of loss to the very front end of the base.

Size: 103 x 45 x 37cm

c1890

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Due to size and risk of damage collection from our Hebden Bridge shop is preferred, or we can deliver by prior arrangement.
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
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Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge has dated this Antique Boat Hull Cradle to the 19th Century.

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Archive I A nineteenth-century clinker-built wooden boat hull cradle with metal rivets and warm timber tones.

Magnificent 19th Century Cradle Boat Hull

Archive II A nineteenth-century clinker-built wooden boat hull cradle with metal rivets and warm timber tones. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century clinker-built wooden boat hull cradle with metal rivets and warm timber tones. View III
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Archive X A nineteenth-century clinker-built wooden boat hull cradle with metal rivets and warm timber tones. View X
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Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Telephone 01422 843189 or 07917 652471
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Hebden Bridge
West Yorkshire
HX7 6AA
United Kingdom
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A nineteenth-century clinker-built wooden boat hull cradle with metal rivets and warm timber tones.
Magnificent 19th Century Cradle Boat Hull
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A nineteenth-century clinker-built wooden boat hull cradle with metal rivets and warm timber tones.
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  • ObjectCradles
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Folk Art
  • MaterialTimber, Metal Fasteners
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsClinker-built planking, Metal rivets, Internal timber ribs, Keel base

This nineteenth-century Victorian folk art cradle takes the form of a clinker-built boat hull constructed from timber in a warm brown colour. The piece is finished with a fine varnish and features narrow external planks fastened with metal rivets, internal timber ribs, and a distinct keel base along the bottom. Visible signs of age include a small area of loss to the very front end of the wooden base. Measuring 103 cm long by 45 cm wide and 37 cm high, the cradle is suited for display as an antique decorative object in a coastal retreat interior scheme. It can be placed on a sturdy surface or sideboard within a living space or study to showcase its historical boat-building technique and apprentice-piece craftsmanship.

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A boat hull cradle is an infant bed or decorative form constructed using traditional boatbuilding techniques, historically crafted in seafaring communities during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

These pieces were typically clinker-built using overlapping timber planks fastened together over bent wooden ribs, mirroring the construction methods of full-sized tenders and rowboats.

Authentic period examples feature genuine metal rivets or clout nails, hand-cut wooden ribs, natural age-related patina, and signs of traditional hand-tool joinery rather than modern machine production.

A boat hull cradle serves as an architectural statement piece or low floor sculpture, bringing warm timber tones and maritime character to coastal, rustic, or eclectic spaces.

Keep the timber clean by dusting with a dry, soft cloth, avoid placement near direct heat sources or damp environments to prevent wood movement, and apply neutral beeswax periodically to preserve the finish.
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