waterline model
Lot 949W
AN EXHIBITION STANDARD WATERLINE MODEL OF THE S.S. UNITED STATES
VAN RYPER, MARTHA’S VINEYARD, MA. CIRCA 1960
VAN RYPER, MARTHA’S VINEYARD, MA. CIRCA 1960
81 x 15 x 49-1/4 in., cased on stand. 2
Sold for US$ 5,625 inc. premium
An exhibition standard waterline model of the S.S. United States
Van Ryper, Martha’s Vineyard, MA. circa 1960
Van Ryper, Martha’s Vineyard, MA. circa 1960
built for the United States Lines, with red and white painted waterline, black and white topsides, pierced portholes and windows, painted green decks, and fitted and detailed with: anchors, bollards, deck railings, winches, hatches, cargo booms, ladders, bridge and bridge wings, main mast, two raked funnels in U.S. Lines livery, life boats on davits, and numerous other details. Mounted on a blue painted base board with original builder plaque and an engraved brass name plaque with ship details. Displayed in a steel framed glass case on a mahogany stand.
81 x 15 x 49-1/4 in., cased on stand. (2)
81 x 15 x 49-1/4 in., cased on stand. (2)
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