A large cased ships model of the American pre-clipper ship Helena

A large cased ships model of the American pre-clipper ship Helena, the deck is fully detailed with miniaturized companionways, a hand-turned capstan, and cargo hatches, flag and bow marked 'Lena', Helena was a foundational vessel celebrated by maritime historians as one of the definitive "pre-clippers" of the 19th century. Launched in 1841 by the legendary New York builder William H. Webb for merchants N.L. & G. Griswold, the Helena represented a massive engineering leap forward-featuring a sharpened, transitional hull shape that pioneered the way for the iconic extreme clippers of the China tea trade 23.5"h x 37.5"w x 10.5"d

Estimate:$500

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