Revised: 1/23/2017

Please Note: We cannot guarantee that the green paint is original. Please read the disclosure in the catalog under CONDITION.
Please Note: The Kennebec Canoe Company made 60 salesman samples between 1916 and 1926. the style of this canoe is considered to be an open gunnel, not a closed gunnel as described. There is not a metal label on the bow, and it appears that some of the original varnish has been refreshed.

GREEN PAINTED WOOD & CANVAS CANOE MODEL MADE BY KENNEBEC BOAT & CANOE CO.

Early 1900’s, Waterville, Maine. An accurately detailed model of a canvas-covered wood-framed canoe; retaining the original green painted and varnished surface, with KENNEBEC stenciled on the sides; retaining the original woven basket type seats (predating cane). The closed gunnels and shape to the bows suggest a date of the early 1900’s. Retaining the original Kennebec Model metal label on the bow. NOTE: These sample canoes were created for advertising purposes and were hung in shops of sporting goods suppliers and used as salesman’s samples. Generally these canoes were about 4′ long, and were given to wholesale accounts that ordered rail boxcars of full-size canoes. Larger sample canoes, as this is, required a greater purchase or a special order. These salesman’s sample canoes are rare and desirable for their advertising merit, as well as for their decorative appeal. This is a particularly fine example in terms of scale, large size, and early boldly lettered advertising, in remarkable condition. SIZE: 66″ l. CONDITION: Very good condition with expected age darkening to varnished interior. Upon close inspection the large block letters “Kennebec” can be seen at center on each side under the green paint. We believe that it is possible that the manufacturer moved the name to the bow and this was repainted at that early time. 51174-1 (12,000-18,000) – Lot 2151

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2017

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
	2151	$14,520.00	Revised: 1/23/2017 Please Note: We cannot guarantee that the green paint is original. Please read the disclosure in the catalog under CONDITION. Please Note: The Kennebec Canoe Company made 60 salesman samples between 1916 and 1926. the style of this canoe is considered to be an open gunnel, not a closed gunnel as described. There is not a metal label on the bow, and it appears that some of the original varnish has been refreshed. GREEN PAINTED WOOD & CANVAS CANOE MODEL MADE BY KENNEBEC BOAT & CANOE CO. Early 1900’s, Waterville, Maine. An accurately detailed model of a canvas-covered wood-framed canoe; retaining the original green painted and varnished surface, with KENNEBEC stenciled on the sides; retaining the original woven basket type seats (predating cane). The closed gunnels and shape to the bows suggest a date of the early 1900’s. Retaining the original Kennebec Model metal label on the bow. NOTE: These sample canoes were created for advertising purposes and were hung in shops of sporting goods suppliers and used as salesman’s samples. Generally these canoes were about 4′ long, and were given to wholesale accounts that ordered rail boxcars of full-size canoes. Larger sample canoes, as this is, required a greater purchase or a special order. These salesman’s sample canoes are rare and desirable for their advertising merit, as well as for their decorative appeal. This is a particularly fine example in terms of scale, large size, and early boldly lettered advertising, in remarkable condition. SIZE: 66″ l. CONDITION: Very good condition with expected age darkening to varnished interior. Upon close inspection the large block letters “Kennebec” can be seen at center on each side under the green paint. We believe that it is possible that the manufacturer moved the name to the bow and this was repainted at that early time. 51174-1 (12,000-18,000) – Lot 2151 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2017 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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GREEN PAINTED WOOD & CANVAS CANOE MODEL MADE BY KENNEBEC BOAT & CANOE CO.