A PLANKED AND FRAMED DISPLAY MODEL OF THE AMERICAN STEAM TUG 'BROOKLYN', finished in red, black and green, with masts, rigging and deck details including samson posts, cleats, superstructure with wheelhouse and crew accomodation, stayed funnel with safety valve extension pipe and hooter, tow winch and hauser, lifeboats in davits and other details, mounted on two brass and wooden turned supports, above a rectangular mahogany base with a glazed case case--21in. high, 33in. wide, 12in. deep | Christie's

Lot 55

A PLANKED AND FRAMED DISPLAY MODEL OF THE AMERICAN STEAM TUG 'BROOKLYN', finished in red, black and green, with masts, rigging and deck details including samson posts, cleats, superstructure with wheelhouse and crew accomodation, stayed funnel with safety valve extension pipe and hooter, tow winch and hauser, lifeboats in davits and other details, mounted on two brass and wooden turned supports, above a rectangular mahogany base with a glazed case case--21in. high, 33in. wide, 12in. deep

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A PLANKED AND FRAMED DISPLAY MODEL OF THE AMERICAN STEAM TUG 'BROOKLYN', finished in red, black and green, with masts, rigging and deck details including samson posts, cleats, superstructure with wheelhouse and crew accomodation, stayed funnel with safety valve extension pipe and hooter, tow winch and hauser, lifeboats in davits and other details, mounted on two brass and wooden turned supports, above a rectangular mahogany base with a glazed case case--21in. high, 33in. wide, 12in. deep

Lot Essay

The Brooklyn, built by William Camp and Sons, was launched in Philadelphia in 1911 and was owned by New York Dock Company.

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