Ship model

A spirit bottle containing a demonstration model of a three-masted barque. A wooden dowel has been inserted through the inside end of the wooden stopper providing an additional construction mystery. The sea is made of green-coloured putty, the ship is wooden with sewing thread rigging. The model and sea have not been painted.

Object Details

ID: AAA0042
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Ship model
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Orr, Robert
Date made: Early 20th century
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. We regret that Museum enquiries have not been able to identify the copyright holder and would welcome any information that would help us update our records. Please contact the Picture Library.
Measurements: 89 x 250 x 58 mm
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