French Ship in a Box Diorama. Handmade Boat Scene Scratch Built Model.

Stock Number: CSM2590

£495.00

This handsome French folk art ship in a box diorama which has been lovingly handmade is of beautiful quality, dates from the late 19th century and has a shipping scene encased in a wood & glass box.

This beautiful diorama features a sailing ship, a tug boat and piers with a lighthouse. There are charming details including three masts with rigging to the sailing ship which also flies a French flag, steam coming from the funnel of the tug boat and a hand painted choppy sea.

The outer glass casing has some hand painted houses as a background.

This charming piece of folk art is in very nice condition, looks wonderful displayed on a shelf and makes a great talking piece.

Material: Wood. Glass.

Date: Late 19th century.

Dimensions: Length: 23.5 cm (9 1/4"). Width: 10.5 cm (4"). Height: 14.5 cm (5 3/4").

Weight: 972 g.

Condition: Good original antique condition with light signs of use in keeping with age. Some age related wear, chips, dust and marks as expected. No breaks to glass. Please see pictures.

Please note that only the diorama is included and any other items in the pictures are for display only.

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