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Lot 163:
Description
A trio of decorative maritime shadow boxes featuring an assortment of sailor’s knots and nautical miniatures. The largest display is housed in a dark wood frame with a white inner slip, featuring a central half-hull model of a sailing vessel surrounded by knots including a Fisherman’s Knot, Butterfly Knot, and Bowline, each identified by an individual brass-toned plaque. The second, medium-sized shadow box features brass-reinforced corners and is titled Traditional Mariners’ Knots on a lower plaque; it includes rope samples such as a Fisherman’s Bend and a miniature wooden barrel. The smallest box contains a miniature lifebuoy, a fouled anchor, a sailing ship model, and three knots with French labels including Noeud De Pecheur and Noeud De Plein Poing. All items are presented behind glass in wooden frames.
Large frame: 60 cm x 33 cm
Medium frame: 35 cm x 25 cm
Small frame: 26 cm x 18 cm.
Condition report:
The items are in good overall condition. Light dust is present on the glass surfaces. The wooden frames show minor surface wear and light scuffing consistent with age and handling. All internal components appear secure and intact.
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