A Titanic model masterfully constructed, this is an incredibly rare piece of folk art, made almost entirely out of Baltic Amber. The Titanic model was created by two skilled artists in Gdansk, Poland over a six month period during 1999 - 2000 using thousands of small pieces of amber to construct a 28" long model of the famous ocean liner. This model is one of three that exist in the world today. The other two are held in private collections with one of them having undergone modifications.



The model is made with 2.5 kilograms (approx. 5.5 pounds) of Baltic amber of the butterscotch and maple varieties. The artisians used multiple varieties and colors to add depth and detail to the model. The only aspects of the model that are not constructed of amber are the railings, which are made of metal, and the rope latters made of string. The thousands of pieces of amber are not glued together, but rather are fused together by applying heat to the pieces and adhering them together. In other words, it is constructed without the aid of an epoxy. This model has lights on the interior that illuminate the model, showcasing the beauty of the amber and giving it a warm, almost stained glass effect.



The model was constructed in Gdansk, Poland a small city located along the Baltic coast, which is home to some of the world's largest amber deposits -- a gem made of fossilized tree resin treasured for its beauty and healing abilities. Amber is often used in jewelry and has been a treasured gem since the Neolithic era when it was believed to be used in a sacrificial manner. Fully constructed models made of amber are very rare as it is often used in quantities meant for small objects.



A resin case protects and supports the delicate model.



SPECIFICATIONS of The Amber TITANIC and Base:
Length of Ship: 28"
Width of Base: 4 1/2"
Height of Base: 2"
Width of Ship: 3 3/4"
Height of Ship: 8" (to the top of the smoke stacks)
Total Height: 17" (including flag poles and base)



The only epoxy used on The Amber TITANIC is for the placement of the strings. There is a small amount on the base of one of the smokestacks, holding it in place. The rest of the ship was "glued" by heating the amber pieces and pressing them together.



Condition:
- The upper half of the "C" from one side of the base is missing.
- One single blade has broken off of the center propeller during a
transit mishap, leaving two. The actual TITANIC had four blades on her center propeller and three on each of the others.
- One of the deck railings has broken the delicate piece that holds it, but it still looks fantastic.