94: A 19TH C. FOLK ART MODEL DIORAMA OF THE SARAH BELL

The model of a ship with American flag and pennant flying the name Sarah Bell. There was a British full rigged iron barque named Sarah Bell. She sunk in 1890. This model of a ship is of carved and painted wood sails, masts and hull depicted as flying the American flag and on molded rolling seas with original paint throughout, circa late 19th to early 20th century.
Measures 12.75 x 18 x 4 inches.
Very good original condition, there are no issues of damage or repair, light wear at some edges.
Provenance: The Paul Vardeman Marine Antiques Collection.
$200 - $300