Perfectly Weathered Antique Wooden Model Boat Hull sifting basket There is residue from an

There is residue from an old piece of tape on one side and some darkening to the copper

Its got a wonderful wonderful patina

Not quite sure where much meat was going to fit in this one though

and though the painted flowers on it surely date to a bit later than the engraving

10 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 1 and in very sturdy

Perfectly Weathered Antique Wooden Model Boat Hull sifting basket There is residue from anWhat I know about model boats is next to nothing, but I find this old wooden hull hugely beautiful in all of its wear and weathered ness, and its lines really elegant, reminding me most, really, of Inuit hide canoes. Clearly it once had a sail, or two, and perhaps functioned as a pond boat, I'm really not sure. I just think it is wonderful exactly as it is photos give a pretty good sense, though the old painted surface is so much better in person, and