Marine, Art
Diorama of “Endeavour” Shown in Ship’s Chandlery. She was 1st British J class challenger for America’s Cup. She lost the 1934 challenge. She was built by Camper & Nicholson in England for Sir Thomas Sopwith (of aviation fame). Sopwith and his professional captain sailed Endeavour in the volunteer flotilla which rescued British and French soldiers from Dunkirk in 1940. Circa 1980’s.
Dimensions: 12″ h x 29.5″ w x 6″ d
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Pair of Long-Tailed Duck Decoys
Pair of carved wood Long-tailed duck decoys with glass eyes, c. 1950. Hen is in preening position; drake is in swimming position and is branded “SS” on bottom. The Long-tailed duck , formerly known as the Old Squaw duck, is a small, delicately shaped bird that breeds in summer in arctic regions and winters off northern coasts. Its size and shape belie its toughness, as it can dive to depths of 200 feet and spends huge amount of its time under water. These ducks gather in large flocks and make an almost constant chatter.
Dimensions: 10" h x 13" w x 5.5" d
Price: $950