2 Ship Diorama

I found these pictures in my archive but unfortunately don't know anything about them, or where I found them.  It was probably on one of the auction sites. If you want to see more of this type of diorama, see this earlier posting:  Nautical Dioramas.

Nautical diorama lamp

This is from a listing on Etsy.  The listing says it's an antique,  I wonder how old it is.  I think its very cool. Especially when there's a bulb in the socket... two glass orbs with some symmetry - suggestive of an hour glass.

Another impressive nautical piece

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Reposted from La Historia Del Arte.

Nautical dioramas

These are great pieces.  Some were built by professionals, some were sailor built, and look a little rough. I tend to like the later better - there is some charm to them.   Ship models take many forms.  I will post some stand alone models, but this posting has to do with models built in dioramas.  Sometimes they are full models and sometimes half hulls.   You may also notice that the inside box is sometimes slanted to create a sense of perspective.  Some of the boxes are beautiful even without the enclosed models. 

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I wonder if this case was part of another object - like an old radio.  I don't think it was made specifically for this model. 

I included this in a post earlier of the life of this blog.   Its a model I bought in a flea markert.
It measures about 4.5"L x 3" H x 1.75"D.

The plaque on front says "Baltimore Steamboats"

Publish Post

Hand made ship diorama

I came across this a few months ago at the weekend flea market on 24th street (between 6th and 7th avenues).   I don't know much about it.  It appears to be home made.  There are no significant markings on the piece (though I haven't opened it, and don't intend to - I don't want to damage or alter it).   Most of the ship dioramas I've seen are much larger.  (I'll post some in the future).

I think this one is well done... dark stained wood - nice, well proportioned ship and good details (like the water/waves).  I like the hand made look.. The ship masts look like they were made with toothpicks.

This will give you an idea of the model's size

Side view