A vintage handcrafted matchstick model of a three-masted sailing ship, titled Helena as indicated by a printed label affixed to the bow. The vessel features intricate construction using matchsticks and wood, detailing a raised aft deck, three masts with complex rigging, and a bowsprit with netting. The model is mounted upon a wooden plinth base finished with a green-flocked surface. The piece is enclosed within a rectangular clear acrylic display case.
22 inches x 17 inches.
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