Ship Model Watercraft Traditional Antique USS Constellation Wood Base Western
34H x 12W x 38L. This is museum-quality, FULLY ASSEMBLED replica of the U. Constellation, last sail-only warship designed and built by the U. This is an xclusive Editionwhere the model has a unique serial number etched into the hull, which allows us to identify production date, material used and all other production information of a model. Master craftsmen using historical photographs, drawings or original plans meticulously handcraft these highly detailed wood models from scratch. They are built to scale with high-grade wood such as: western red cedar, rosewood, and mahogany. Each model requires hundreds of hours to finish and must go through a demanding quality control process before leaving the workshop. The front bowsprit and three large masts are connected securely using advanced rigging and lines painstakingly knotted and fastened by hand. Each yard has an attached hand-stitched rolled-up sails made of fine linen. The glorious American flag are attached to the mizzen yard. On the deck, there are stationed metal cannons, metal steering wheels, wood ladders and crane, captain dining and sleeping cabin, and many other handcrafted ornaments. There is also an exquisite detailed admiral quarter on the stern with beautiful decorative brass ornaments and an authentic hand-built lifeboat with ribs and planks. This model comes standard with a solid wood base and brass nameplate. Itl make a perfect gift for home or office decorator, boat enthusiast or passionate collector. Constellation was the first to be commissioned. Constellation was built at Harris Creek Shipyard in Baltimore Fells Point and launched on 7 September 1797, just as the United States entered the Quasi-War with France. In February 1800 Constellation fought a night encounter with the frigate La Vengeance of 54 guns. Constellation was victorious after a five-hour battle. Since the encounter, the Constellations incredible speed and power inspired the French to nickname her the Yankee Racehorse. This is a newly made piece in excellent condition. Linen, Western Red Cedar, Wood, Wood Base. This service includes light assembly and the removal of packing materials. White glove service normally takes 3 to 4 weeks, although delays may occur for more remote locations. Items noted as Custom-Made are NON-RETURNABLE. South Carolina-based EuroLux Home specializes in fine antiques for regular folks and exceptional antique-inspired, new furniture, lighting, and unusual home accents. Owners Aimee and Greg, childhood sweethearts, hand-select antique and vintage pieces throughout Europe, and carry high-quality, well-made new furniture, lighting, and home decor. A family business that offers big city quality at small town prices and knows the meaning of Southern hospitality, we support homeless pets with every sale. Subscribe to Our Newsletter. EuroLux Imports, Inc dba EuroLuxHome 2022.