Emporium & Coins Auction
Fri, Oct 22, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 309
"Old Point Comfort" Scale Steam Ship Model
Estimate: $300 - $500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
made by Paul Hee, circa 1995, based on the sidewheeler railroad ferry which operated between Philadelphia and Norfolk in the 1890s, carved and painted wood model, side with decal for "Old Point Comfort" and "New York, Philadelphia and Norfolk R.R. Co.", mesh wire and string fittings/embellishments, approximately 15 x 41 x 11-1/2 in.
Provenance: Sold to Benefit the North Carolina Maritime Museum System
Condition
some surface dirt and accretion, some lifting, looseness, and tears to mesh wire railing (one section detached but present), some fittings loose, minor paint flaking and losses, possible later touch up to paint
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