April 04, 2023

ship / schooner / clipper, sailing, Cutty Sark 1869, wood-and-cotton model, 20" X 15"

$10.00


Location: Sioux Falls, SD

Cutty Sark collectible / vintage model / replica sailing ship (oceanic transportation / shipping memorabilia) ____________________________________________________________________________________________ • This item is also currently visible as an Ebay auction item. See my mostly positive feedback on Ebay, under user ID ”cc_and_dvl”: Ebay home page > Site map > Community > View a Member’s Feedback. • The ship can be easily displayed on many different types of indoor furniture items, such as coffee tables, desks, end tables, fireplaces, shelves, etc., in a home or office. It was previously displayed for an extended time on top of an electric fireplace, in a retiree's house basement. • It is fully assembled and ready to display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(see photos above) • 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) • The black wooden display base gives the model a quality, luxurious appearance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(see photos above) • The display base is relatively small, which gives the ship itself an improved overall focus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(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) • A water-wetted soft-bristle toothbrush can be used to easily dust the details of the ship, as needed. • 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, and also for keeping the model stationary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (see photos above) • The solid wooden base is 8 9/16 in. wide ? 2 3/16 in. deep ? 5/8 in. tall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(see photos above) • It weighs 1.8 lbs. (0.82 kg). • 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 (bow to stern) 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. • The model 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, which was probably common for ships from this era. • reason for selling: It was in a deceased relative's house, and is no longer being used. • 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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Name Casey Claassen
Phone (605) 362-5790
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Date Posted April 4, 2023
Last Modified November 5, 2024
Date Expires December 2, 2024
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