SMALL MODEL OF A CANVAS AND WOOD CANOE.

Early 20th century. Possibly Kennebec Canoe Company (1910-1944), more likely Carleton Canoe Company (1888-1941), Old Town, Maine. An accurately detailed model of a canvas covered wood canoe, retaining original green painted and varnished surfaces. The closed gunnels and shape of the canoe ends suggest a date circa 1910. NOTE: These model canoes were given by the Old Town area makers to sporting goods retailers as salesman’s samples and trade stimulators with the purchase of a rail boxcar full of canoes. SIZE: 47-1/2″ l x 9-3/4″ w. CONDITION: Structurally very good. Interior with original age darkened surface. Exterior paint original with extensive craquelure. Bottom of canoe with abraded paint. 50839-7 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2427

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
	2427	$5,925.00	SMALL MODEL OF A CANVAS AND WOOD CANOE. Early 20th century. Possibly Kennebec Canoe Company (1910-1944), more likely Carleton Canoe Company (1888-1941), Old Town, Maine. An accurately detailed model of a canvas covered wood canoe, retaining original green painted and varnished surfaces. The closed gunnels and shape of the canoe ends suggest a date circa 1910. NOTE: These model canoes were given by the Old Town area makers to sporting goods retailers as salesman’s samples and trade stimulators with the purchase of a rail boxcar full of canoes. SIZE: 47-1/2″ l x 9-3/4″ w. CONDITION: Structurally very good. Interior with original age darkened surface. Exterior paint original with extensive craquelure. Bottom of canoe with abraded paint. 50839-7 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2427 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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SMALL MODEL OF A CANVAS AND WOOD CANOE.