A shipbuilders' model of the twin-screw cross Channel steamer S.S. "Seaford" for Denny Brothers
Scottish, circa 1894
the hull built up from the solid in lifts in ¼ in.=1 ft. scale, with a painted red bottom, white waterline and black topsides, rudder and twin propellers, the deck with single funnel, mast and deck details including: stern docking station and steering gear, upper deck with bench seating, ventilators and skylights, (4) lifeboats on davits, open bridge with engine telegraphs and ships bells. Displayed on a pair of turned brass pedestals, within a glazed mahogany display case.
76 x 31 x 19 in. (193 x 79 x 48 cm.) cased.