8553

20th Century

COLLECTION OF MINIATURE MOTORIZED MODELS DEPICTING THE EVOLUTION OF THE POWERED MAINE LOBSTER BOAT

By Bob Tomsett (England, 1952-). Includes twelve scratch-built models in 1/96 scale with detailed construction notes on each, including research material and types of wood and paints used. Each model displayed on brass pins within a two-tiered mahogany turntable case with blue fabric base, identifying brass name plaques and a brass-bound glass cover. Also includes the treatise Evolution of the Powered Maine Lobster Boat by Bob Tomsett. Models include:
190718-foot Peapod, a double-ended boat
1910 29-foot Swan Island with a ram stern
1924 25-foot Redwing with a torpedo stern
1925 22.5-foot Hampton with a ranking stern
1930 32-foot Mt. Desert Island with a dustpan stern
1930 35.5-foot Jonesport with a razor case stern
1950 33.9-foot Portland with a plain stern
1960s 34-foot U.S. Coast Guard-type with a plain stern
1969 36-foot Swan Island with a flat stern
1970 Beal Island
1970-1980 Eastport Lobster boat
1980 38-foot Holland 38
Case height 12.5". Length 24". Width 16.5".
Condition: Excellent.

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  • Provenance:
    American Marine Model Gallery, Salem, Massachusetts, purchased by the current owner.

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September 13, 2024 9:30 AM EDT
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