April 04, 2023

1. Merchandise
2. Antiques/Collectibles

Cutty Sark 1869 Sailing Ship / Schooner / Clipper, wood-and-cotton model, 20" X 15"

$10.00

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Location: Sioux Falls, SD

Cutty Sark collectible / vintage model / replica sailing ship (transportation / shipping memorabilia) _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ • 1869: (the year that the original ship was launched; however, the year that this ship model was made is unknown) • “Cutty Sark 1869” identification is shown on a silver -colored elegantly decorative metal name plate on the front of the black wooden base. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(see photos above) • A Great Britain (i.e., United Kingdom) flag is displayed at the back left side of the ship, with locations for 3 more flags (4 total). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (see photos above) • It has 3 masts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(see photos above) • There is a relatively small rigid identification flag at the top of each mast (2 white, and 1 blue). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (see photos above) • inscribed / embossed detail in the bow of the ship adds to its decorativeness and authenticity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(see photos above) • It was a freight-carrying ship, and may be considered a predecessor of a modern-day barge. • It was based in London and Falmouth, England. • 3-color design (black and yellow, with white nailed-on trim) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (see photos above) • The wooden mounting base and the ship itself have a semi-gloss sheen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(see photos above) • The wooden mounting base is optimally sized, to reliably hold the ship upright, while also not distracting from the overall appearance of the ship itself. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(see photos above) • The front and back bow of the ship each extend beyond the wooden base. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (see photos above) • The wooden base has a protective dark-green felt well-adhered on its bottom side, for protecting the surface that the model is set on. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(see photos above) • The solid wooden base is 8 9/16 in. wide X 2 3/16 in. deep X 5/8 in. tall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(see photos above) • It has 17 sails total (counting both the 12 propulsion sails and the 5 steering sails). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (see photos above) • The sails are fabric (most likely coated cotton), but, however, do not flex or rotate, which makes the model somewhat more durable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(see photos above) • The sails are connected to the masts with thin metal wire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(see photos above) • The sails are rigid, to make them more durable, but are realistically wind-shaped, or cupped, to appear as they would when the ship is sailing. • It has 3 triangular steering sails at the front. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (see photos above) • The sails are connected with thread, to replicate the ropes that connect them on the real sailing ship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(see photos above) • It has wooden blocks that represent freight containers in its center bay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(see photos above) • It does not have any moving parts, which is typical for a model of this type. • Its overall dimensions are 20 in. wide X 15 in. tall. • The dimensions of the real ship were 280 ft. long overall X 36 ft. wide (beam) X 21 ft. deep X 152 ft. tall. • It is built to proportional scale (1 : 78). • It is fixed to the base stand, which helps prevent accidental damage. • It is suitable for home or office décor, for a boat enthusiast, or for a passionate collector of items from the 19th-century (1800's) era. • The largest sails at the bottom of each mast are ~ 4 in. wide X ~ 2 ¾ in. tall, and progressively decrease in size up each mast. • The ship is not removable from the black wooden display base. • The ship does not have a dinghy or other small rescue boat on or in it. • reason for selling: It was in a deceased relative's house, and is no longer needed. • original price: unknown • It does not have a UPC code because it was not sold in modern retail stores. • Ebay product ID (ePID) (Ebay catalog ID, or stock keeping unit (SKU)): does not apply • Amazon Standard Identification Number (ASIN): does not apply (i.e., it is not a standard Amazon . com item) _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ • It ships from the United States (USA) (i.e., I am a domestic-based seller). • I offer multiple-item combined-for-discount shipping. • I recycle packaging, which helps the environment and reduces shipping costs. • As always, any questions you may have are always welcome, to ensure the best buying experience.

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