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VINTAGE NEW BEDFORD WHALER SHIP MODEL "CORTEZ"

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VINTAGE NEW BEDFORD WHALER SHIP MODEL "CORTEZ"

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New Bedford Whaler Ship model "Cortez". Full wood model, fully rigged. Made by Captain Hall. Model was displayed by owner in sealed built-in case behind glass since purchase in 1951. (glass case not included) Dimensions: H 25" x W 32" x D 8" Condition: Likely small losses. Only minor loose strings. Small separations at joints. Minor cracks to exterior pieces. Provenance: Original owner purchased ship model from the New York Museum of Science and Industry in New York in 1951. The New York Museum of Science and Industry purchased the ship model directly from Captain Hall in 1931. Both original receipts included.

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All the items in this sale are located at our Norwalk, CT Gallery for Appointment only preview and pickup. Call to schedule a preview 9am-5pm weekdays at the Norwalk gallery. Pickups for this sale will be Wednesday January 13th through Friday January 22nd 9am-5pm weekdays only. We are not open at the Norwalk Gallery on the weekends for pickup. The Absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be requested via email. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Westport Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

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VINTAGE NEW BEDFORD WHALER SHIP MODEL "CORTEZ"

Name: VINTAGE NEW BEDFORD WHALER SHIP MODEL \"CORTEZ\"
SKU: 95850373
Price: 1700 USD
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