THIS DIORAMA IS UNUSUAL IN THE FACT OF IT'S SMALL SIZE AND HAS 2 SHIPS ENCASED IN A BOX WITH A GLASS LID THAT OPENS. THE CASE IS DRESSED IN OLD WALL PAPER. THE SHIPS HAVE NAMES: ESTHER MARIA AND THE E. HEATH. IT HAS PAINTED BIRDS, A LIGHTHOUSE AND A SMALL SAILING VESSEL IN BACKGROUND. THE SHIPS HAVE DETAILED NAMEBOARDS, STERNBOARDS, WOODEN SAILS AND WOODEN WAVES.IN ORIGINAL OLD PAINT. THE DETAIL AND CONDITION IS THE ONE OF BEST I HAVE SEEN. C. 1880 OR EARLIER. 27 1/2"X 11"X 4".    

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