FINE SALESMAN SAMPLE CANOE TOGETHER WITH ONE PADDLE.

Revised: 2/3/2010

Additional Information: It has been suggested by a well known authority that this 42″ example is a Carlton Model Salesman Sample. (Carlton was eventually bought out by Old Town Canoe)

FINE SALESMAN SAMPLE CANOE TOGETHER WITH ONE PADDLE. Early 20th century. Scale model constructed of longitudinal planks joined to closely spaced ribs covered in canvas now with a later application of green paint. The gunwales with strapping and the prow and stern covered with a copper sheath. The interior mounted with two shaped and caned seats and shaped struts. Accompanied by an associated paddle applied with a polychrome stencil of a Native American chieftain above the words “BASS LAKE MINN”. SIZE: 41-1/2″ l overall x 7-1/2″ w. CONDITION: The prow section with small damages and missing elements of ribbing. One seat with damaged caning. The green painted hull with paint chips to the canvas core. The original stenciling covered with the exception of the word “CANOE”. Otherwise very good overall. 9-97820 (4,000-8,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2010

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
	2499	$0.00	Revised: 2/3/2010 Additional Information: It has been suggested by a well known authority that this 42″ example is a Carlton Model Salesman Sample. (Carlton was eventually bought out by Old Town Canoe) FINE SALESMAN SAMPLE CANOE TOGETHER WITH ONE PADDLE. Early 20th century. Scale model constructed of longitudinal planks joined to closely spaced ribs covered in canvas now with a later application of green paint. The gunwales with strapping and the prow and stern covered with a copper sheath. The interior mounted with two shaped and caned seats and shaped struts. Accompanied by an associated paddle applied with a polychrome stencil of a Native American chieftain above the words “BASS LAKE MINN”. SIZE: 41-1/2″ l overall x 7-1/2″ w. CONDITION: The prow section with small damages and missing elements of ribbing. One seat with damaged caning. The green painted hull with paint chips to the canvas core. The original stenciling covered with the exception of the word “CANOE”. Otherwise very good overall. 9-97820 (4,000-8,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2010 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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