Sold for:
$1,185
$1,185
Cased Scratch-built Model of the New Bedford Whaler JAMES ARNOLD, probably Massachusetts, the polychrome painted vessel identified on bow and stern, outfitted with many whaling accoutrements including tryworks and whaleboats carrying harpoons, in a glazed mahogany case, (minor breaks in the rigging), case ht. 34 3/4, wd. 15 1/2, lg. 44 1/4 in. Note: The whaler was built in New Bedford, Massachusetts, in 1852 and was active until 1892. She was named after notable New Bedford whaling merchant James Arnold, whose estate is now known as the Wamsutta Club in New Bedford and who also donated his fortune to create the Arnold Arboretum in Boston.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2012-03-04
