OUTSTANDING PIECE OF MAINE SCHOONER HISTORY: SCHOONER “HESPER” NAME PLAQUE.

Originally on the side of the four-mast schooner “Hesper” and one of the few remaining artifacts of this iconic schooner. For many years this four-mast schooner could be seen tied to its wharf along Wiscasset’s Rte 1 shoreline. The sign has “HESPER” carved in deep capitol letters colored in a yellow/gold paint with black background. The ends deep carved scroll & foliate design. The Hesper was a four-mast schooner launched on July 4, 1918 in South Somerset Massachusetts. 200′ long and having some 1348 gross tons, built of pine & oak. Owned by Rogers & Webb of Boston. From 1932 until 1998 the Hesper & Luther Little lay on the shore of the Sheepscot River in Wiscasset. Today there is nothing visible of this grand schooner. SIZE: 117″ l x 9″ t. CONDITION: Cracks and some small chips, generally in very good condition having two mounting rings for hanging. 50802-3 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2055

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2055	$2,962.50	OUTSTANDING PIECE OF MAINE SCHOONER HISTORY: SCHOONER “HESPER” NAME PLAQUE. Originally on the side of the four-mast schooner “Hesper” and one of the few remaining artifacts of this iconic schooner. For many years this four-mast schooner could be seen tied to its wharf along Wiscasset’s Rte 1 shoreline. The sign has “HESPER” carved in deep capitol letters colored in a yellow/gold paint with black background. The ends deep carved scroll & foliate design. The Hesper was a four-mast schooner launched on July 4, 1918 in South Somerset Massachusetts. 200′ long and having some 1348 gross tons, built of pine & oak. Owned by Rogers & Webb of Boston. From 1932 until 1998 the Hesper & Luther Little lay on the shore of the Sheepscot River in Wiscasset. Today there is nothing visible of this grand schooner. SIZE: 117″ l x 9″ t. CONDITION: Cracks and some small chips, generally in very good condition having two mounting rings for hanging. 50802-3 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2055 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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OUTSTANDING PIECE OF MAINE SCHOONER HISTORY: SCHOONER “HESPER” NAME PLAQUE.