Model boat
Category
Models
Date
Unknown
Materials
Enamel, Silver, Wood
Measurements
200 mm (Height); 265 mm (Length); 93 mm (W)
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Snowshill Manor and Garden, Gloucestershire
NT 1338820
Summary
Model Canton flower boat in engraved silver with blue, green and yellow enamel, on a carved wooden stand.Three flags and two globes stand up from stern. Two metal screws under keel to hold it to its stand. Inside, furniture in both upper and lower levels, stairs between the levels. Stand is oval with carved, pierced sides.
Provenance
Given to the National Trust with Snowshill Manor in 1951 by Charles Paget Wade.