COLLECTION OF CARVED SIGNS FROM THE SHIP H.W. DUDLEY.

COLLECTION OF CARVED SIGNS FROM THE SHIP H.W. DUDLEY. Circa 1877/78. Kennebunkport, Maine. This rare collection of hand-carved and gilt walnut signs carved for and mounted on the barque H. W. Dudley built in 1877. Samples include a large sign carved with a cluster of grapes and fruit above the title, “H. W. DUDLEY. BUILT. BY. D. CLARK. KENNEBUNK me./SUPERINTENDED. BY. CAPT D. W. DUDLEY.” on the back of which if affixed an old label signed by Captain Daniel W. Dudley which reads, “This carving and lettering made for me on board H. W. Dudley in 1878 signed D. W. Dudley”. The second sign crested with a cluster of nuts framed by carved leaf tips and scroll work carved “HOME SWEET HOME” with the back affixed with an old inventory label, “Made on board H. W. Dudley 1878 for D. W. Dudley”. Additionally, a small sign carved “IN GOD WE TRUST”, two name boards noted for cabin, port and starboard sides each carved “H.W.D./BOSTON” bordered by berry sprigs, two signs carved with the word “WARDROBE”, one “BATHROOM” stamped with the initials D.W.D., “KITCHEN”, and “PANTRY”, two carved directional arrows with star-punch decoration inscribed on the reverse in pencil “Made for D. W. Dudley in 1879. . . . Japan”. The last carved in the form of a monogram “HWD” with star punch decoration. This sign was never completed. SIZE: First: 46″ l. Second: 12″ h x 29-1/2″ l. Third: 26″ l. Wardrobe & bathroom: 19-1/2″ l, Kitchen & pantry: 14-1/2″ l. Cabin boards: 5-3/4″ h x 14-1/4″ l. Arrows: 12-1/2″ l each. Monogram: 5″ h x 8″ l. PROVENANCE: The Dudley Family were residents of Kennebunkport. Captain Daniel W. Dudley master of the barque H. W. Dudley on its maiden voyage and on subsequent voyages in company with his wife who gave birth to three children on board in 1880, 1884, and 1886. Among the Dudley Family Archives, now located at the Brick Store Museum, Kennebunk, Maine, is a copy of the ship’s manifest listing Captain, crew, and passengers on a voyage from New York to Sydney, NSW 1881 it was during this voyage that the ship apparently passed off of Krakatoa after the eruption of 1881 sailing through floating pumice stones and untold numbers of dead bodies. A selection of photocopies relating to this group are available to the buyer. CONDITION: All with original surfaces showing good color and patina as most were mounted on board the ship, one of the arrow signs missing part of the tip. 9-27189 (5,000-7,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2012

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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	2171	$0.00	COLLECTION OF CARVED SIGNS FROM THE SHIP H.W. DUDLEY. Circa 1877/78. Kennebunkport, Maine. This rare collection of hand-carved and gilt walnut signs carved for and mounted on the barque H. W. Dudley built in 1877. Samples include a large sign carved with a cluster of grapes and fruit above the title, “H. W. DUDLEY. BUILT. BY. D. CLARK. KENNEBUNK me./SUPERINTENDED. BY. CAPT D. W. DUDLEY.” on the back of which if affixed an old label signed by Captain Daniel W. Dudley which reads, “This carving and lettering made for me on board H. W. Dudley in 1878 signed D. W. Dudley”. The second sign crested with a cluster of nuts framed by carved leaf tips and scroll work carved “HOME SWEET HOME” with the back affixed with an old inventory label, “Made on board H. W. Dudley 1878 for D. W. Dudley”. Additionally, a small sign carved “IN GOD WE TRUST”, two name boards noted for cabin, port and starboard sides each carved “H.W.D./BOSTON” bordered by berry sprigs, two signs carved with the word “WARDROBE”, one “BATHROOM” stamped with the initials D.W.D., “KITCHEN”, and “PANTRY”, two carved directional arrows with star-punch decoration inscribed on the reverse in pencil “Made for D. W. Dudley in 1879. . . . Japan”. The last carved in the form of a monogram “HWD” with star punch decoration. This sign was never completed. SIZE: First: 46″ l. Second: 12″ h x 29-1/2″ l. Third: 26″ l. Wardrobe & bathroom: 19-1/2″ l, Kitchen & pantry: 14-1/2″ l. Cabin boards: 5-3/4″ h x 14-1/4″ l. Arrows: 12-1/2″ l each. Monogram: 5″ h x 8″ l. PROVENANCE: The Dudley Family were residents of Kennebunkport. Captain Daniel W. Dudley master of the barque H. W. Dudley on its maiden voyage and on subsequent voyages in company with his wife who gave birth to three children on board in 1880, 1884, and 1886. Among the Dudley Family Archives, now located at the Brick Store Museum, Kennebunk, Maine, is a copy of the ship’s manifest listing Captain, crew, and passengers on a voyage from New York to Sydney, NSW 1881 it was during this voyage that the ship apparently passed off of Krakatoa after the eruption of 1881 sailing through floating pumice stones and untold numbers of dead bodies. A selection of photocopies relating to this group are available to the buyer. CONDITION: All with original surfaces showing good color and patina as most were mounted on board the ship, one of the arrow signs missing part of the tip. 9-27189 (5,000-7,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2012 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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