A vintage folk art wooden model of a coastal freighter or merchant vessel, likely scratch-built. The model features a wooden hull painted in a traditional maritime scheme with a red lower section and black upper section. The superstructure is painted white, featuring a raised bridge area equipped with a small white steering wheel and a single grey-painted funnel. The deck is finished in a dark grey and includes various small fittings such as red and black blocks representing machinery or hatches. A distinctive feature is the large, open central well deck area. Numerous small portholes are drilled along the length of the hull and superstructure. The construction utilizes simple materials and hand-painted details, characteristic of unique amateur-built maritime folk art. The design is reminiscent of the small coastal steamers or puffers common in British waters during the mid-20th century.
Dimensions: 32 x 6”
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