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Cased Clipper Model Ship of 'The Hippolyta'
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
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Cased Clipper Model Ship of 'The Hippolyta'

1900 - 1920
Description

Cased clipper model ship of 'The Hippolyta' with Saltire flag in excellent condition, fabulously detailed with well painted sky and seascape surrounds.

Background of The Hippolyta ship from the Clyde Ships website: The Hippolyta was built in Scotland by John Reid & Co of Port Glasgow in the East Yard and was launched in January 1856. As a general cargo ship, it was an iron sailing vessel with three masts. The ships dimensions were 193.6 ft x 32.2ft x 20ft (59m x 9.8m x 6m) and the first owners were Joseph Heap & Sons, Liverpool. in 1856 she sailed to Calcutta. The main deck was replaced in 1888 and she was re-rigged as a barque in 1889 and sold again in Glasgow in 1892. She was finally abandoned in 1893 after she encountered a hurricane in the North Atlantic. All crew were picked up by steamer DONAU travelling from New Orleans to Hamburg and in 1893 the derelict wreck was seen floating in North Atlantic, East of Norfolk, Virginia.

Physical Dimensions
Height
71.5cm (28.15")
Width
40.5cm (15.94")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Declaration

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Cased Clipper Ship Model to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA987316
Dealers Internal Reference
SAI2972
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Cased clipper model ship of 'The Hippolyta' with Saltire flag in excellent condition, fabulously detailed with well painted sky and seascape surrounds.
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Background of The Hippolyta ship from the Clyde Ships website: The Hippolyta was built in Scotland by John Reid & Co of Port Glasgow in the East Yard and was launched in January 1856.
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

As a general cargo ship, it was an iron sailing vessel with three masts. The ships dimensions were 193.6 ft x 32.2ft x 20ft (59m x 9.8m x 6m) and the first owners were Joseph Heap & Sons, Liverpool. in 1856 she sailed to Calcutta. The main deck was replaced in 1888 and she was re-rigged as a barque in 1889 and sold again in Glasgow in 1892. She was finally abandoned in 1893 after she encountered a hurricane in the North Atlantic. All crew were picked up by steamer DONAU travelling from New Orleans to Hamburg and in 1893 the derelict wreck was seen floating in North Atlantic, East of Norfolk, Virginia.

Height
71.5cm (28.15")
Width
40.5cm (15.94")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Cased Clipper Ship Model to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA987316
Dealers Internal Ref
SAI2972
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

A family run business , second generation of antique dealers est 1977 with 3 warehouses over 6000 sq ft

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A detailed three-masted clipper ship model with fine thread rigging set against a painted sea and sky inside a black glazed display case.
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Archive I A detailed three-masted clipper ship model with fine thread rigging set against a painted sea and sky inside a black glazed display case.

Cased Clipper Model Ship of 'The Hippolyta'

Archive II A detailed three-masted clipper ship model with fine thread rigging set against a painted sea and sky inside a black glazed display case. View II
Archive III A detailed three-masted clipper ship model with fine thread rigging set against a painted sea and sky inside a black glazed display case. View III
Archive IV A detailed three-masted clipper ship model with fine thread rigging set against a painted sea and sky inside a black glazed display case. View IV
Archive V A detailed three-masted clipper ship model with fine thread rigging set against a painted sea and sky inside a black glazed display case. View V
Archive VI A detailed three-masted clipper ship model with fine thread rigging set against a painted sea and sky inside a black glazed display case. View VI
Archive VII A detailed three-masted clipper ship model with fine thread rigging set against a painted sea and sky inside a black glazed display case. View VII
Archive VIII A detailed three-masted clipper ship model with fine thread rigging set against a painted sea and sky inside a black glazed display case. View VIII
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Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
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KY1 4AQ
United Kingdom
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A detailed three-masted clipper ship model with fine thread rigging set against a painted sea and sky inside a black glazed display case.
Cased Clipper Model Ship of 'The Hippolyta'
Ref: SA987316
A detailed three-masted clipper ship model with fine thread rigging set against a painted sea and sky inside a black glazed display case.
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FAQs

A cased clipper ship model is a detailed scale replica of a sailing vessel housed within a glass-fronted wooden display case designed to protect the intricate rigging and hull from dust and physical damage.

These models typically feature hand-carved wooden hulls, cotton or thread rigging, metal accents, and sculpted plaster or wood painted to represent sea water, all sealed inside a glazed timber frame.

Authentic period examples often display hand-carved features, original mouth-blown or historic float glass panels, hand-painted background scenes, and age-consistent oxidation on metal components and rigging.

A cased maritime diorama creates a focused focal point when displayed on top of a dark wood sideboard, an office desk, or a mantelpiece alongside framed charts and brass accessories.

Position the display case away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity to protect the delicate rigging and paintwork. Wipe the exterior glass panels gently using a clean microfibre cloth.
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