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A Victorian Diorama of a Clipper in Full Sail
Drennan & Sturrock Ltd
for sale €1,989     $2,159
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A Victorian Diorama of a Clipper in Full Sail

19th century
Description

A Victorian diorama of the Clipper 'Scud' in full sail with the steam tug 'Meg' along side and two other sailing boats and a light house, in maple frame.

Physical Dimensions
Height
59cm (23.23")
Width
84cm (33.07")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Declaration

Drennan & Sturrock Ltd has dated this Victorian Ship Diorama to the Victorian era.

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SA1213623
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S842
Description
A Victorian diorama of the Clipper 'Scud' in full sail with the steam tug 'Meg' along side and two other sailing boats and a light house, in maple frame.
Height
59cm (23.23")
Width
84cm (33.07")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

Drennan & Sturrock Ltd has dated this Victorian Ship Diorama to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1213623
Dealers Internal Ref
S842
Drennan & Sturrock Ltd
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A Victorian glazed shadow box diorama depicting a three-masted clipper ship in full sail alongside a smaller vessel and lighthouse, framed in a polished wooden frame with a gilt slip.
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Archive I A Victorian glazed shadow box diorama depicting a three-masted clipper ship in full sail alongside a smaller vessel and lighthouse, framed in a polished wooden frame with a gilt slip.

A Victorian Diorama of a Clipper in Full Sail

Archive II A Victorian glazed shadow box diorama depicting a three-masted clipper ship in full sail alongside a smaller vessel and lighthouse, framed in a polished wooden frame with a gilt slip. View II
Archive III A Victorian glazed shadow box diorama depicting a three-masted clipper ship in full sail alongside a smaller vessel and lighthouse, framed in a polished wooden frame with a gilt slip. View III
Archive IV A Victorian glazed shadow box diorama depicting a three-masted clipper ship in full sail alongside a smaller vessel and lighthouse, framed in a polished wooden frame with a gilt slip. View IV
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A Victorian glazed shadow box diorama depicting a three-masted clipper ship in full sail alongside a smaller vessel and lighthouse, framed in a polished wooden frame with a gilt slip.
A Victorian Diorama of a Clipper in Full Sail
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A Victorian glazed shadow box diorama depicting a three-masted clipper ship in full sail alongside a smaller vessel and lighthouse, framed in a polished wooden frame with a gilt slip.
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A Victorian maritime diorama is a three-dimensional framed scene, often created in a shadow box, depicting sailing vessels, lighthouses, and seascapes using carved wood, paper, and painted backdrops.

Craftsmen and sailors constructed these pieces using pine or mahogany frames, hand-carved wood for the hull, stiffened paper or linen for sails, fine thread for rigging, and painted plaster or putty to model the sea surface.

Authentic period examples feature original float glass or mouth-blown glass with minor distortions, hand-painted backdrops on paper or wood, natural age-related patination on the rigging, and traditional joining techniques on the outer frame.

A maritime diorama functions as a focal point when displayed on a mantelpiece, positioned within a bookshelf, or incorporated into a gallery wall alongside antique maps and nautical instruments.

Keep the diorama away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity to protect the paper sails and paint from fading or warping, and clean the glass front gently with a dry microfiber cloth without disturbing the internal components.
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