Miniature gondola
Category
Models
Date
circa 1900
Materials
Wood, paint, suede and glass
Measurements
40 x 375 x 60 mm
Place of origin
Italy
Order this imageCollection
Attingham Park, Shropshire
NT 610043
Summary
Miniature model of a gondola with a wooden body painted black, a realistic cabin with sliding windows and suede canopy. Accompanied by an oar and a flag printed with the Lion of St.Mark and the inscription 'Venezia registrata'. Made in Italy circa 1900.
Provenance
Attingham collection; bequeathed to the National Trust with the estate, house and contents of Attingham by Thomas Henry Noel-Hill, 8th Baron Berwick (1877-1947) on 15th May 1953.
Marks and inscriptions
Venezia registrata (on flag)