Hand Made Wooden Half Hull c.1940 Mirrors the origin of the Matchbox

the origin of the Matchbox name and the 1-75 series

One of the felt bottoms is missing

The top consists of wide planks of wood held together by tongue and groove

Case has wear throughout and missing handle

richly patinated leather seat of a vintage 1961 PK 9 chair

Hand Made Wooden Half Hull c.1940 Mirrors the origin of the MatchboxABOUT An original hand made half hull constructed of layers of different of types of wood with a brass plaque "Bark Wanderer The Last Whaler To Sail From New Bedford". CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c. 1940 1950. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Wood, Brass. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. DIMENSIONS H 7. 25 in. x D 3. 25 in. W 28 in. HISTORY A half hull model ship (also known as a "half hull" or "half ship") is a wooden ship featuring