This Fine Model Has Been Sold.Thank you!   BUILDER'S SAILING SHIP PRESENTATION HALF HULL Dated 1867 Presented is a larger than usual British half model named to the sailing ship ABELLA, and dated 1867. It has the characteristics of a builder's presentation model, but was made by English artisans in the 1950's as a work of contemporary art using old wood, and traditional methods for antique half hulls of this period. These were not inexpensive reproductions but high quality works that commanded high prices, and yet were much less than what an antique half hull of the same size would cost.   It is comprised of 8 lifts. A "lift" is one plank. The hull's topsides are painted black with a white whale stripe with painted gun ports, and a sheer stripe finished in rust. The bottom is finished in varnish allowing the wood grain to be seen. It has a straight fore foot, long rectangular center section with sharply rounded bilges to maximize carrying capacity. The 39 1/2 inch hull is mounted on a backboard that is 3/4" thick and 46 1/2" long. It is finished in brown paint with buff lettering. Rounded bilges and flat topsides and underbody   The name of the ship it represents is unknown, but the shape of the hull clearly shows her to have been designed to carry large amounts of cargo as shown by her sharply rounded bilges and flat underbody and top sides. Her painted gun ports were the style of the times. PROVENANCE: Bought in England from an antiques dealer and enjoyed by the family for the last 40 years. They are now in th process of downsizing their possessions. Bow view Fantail stern and flat under body Looking down at the deck Old wood backboard DIMENSIONS: Backboard: 46 1/2" L x 8 3/4" H x 3/4" T Hull: 39 1/2" L x 5" D x 2 3/4" W Weight: 12 lbs   OUR UNCONDITIONAL NO NONSENSE GUARANTEE: If not completely satisfied with your purchase it may be returned, if without damage, within three days of receipt in its original packaging. Return items must be insured for their full value. Only a prior email authorization by us for the return is required. Shipping charges are refundable within the continental United States if due to our error.   International buyers welcome, but inquire first. We have satisfied customers in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Latvia, Martinique, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Nova Scotia, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, USVI and the Eastern Caribbean.   SHIPPING & PACKING: The cost of shipping, packing, handling, and insurance to your destination, is an additional charge. You may email us to get these costs. We price our very special packing and shipping honestly, but we expect to be reimbursed for the nominal cost of packaging materials and handling. Copyright 2011 by Land And Sea Collection™, All Rights Reserved