Authentic Nautical Accessories, and Custom Furnishings
They are dirty, disorganized, and scattered through both shops. But they are critical aides to memory. They are models and patterns. These humble items are also the traditional way carving and boatbuilding shops retained a physical memory of designs we might repeat. Often, they are marked up with notations on alterations because at any time …
Marine carving is the ultimate in DIY.
A Carved Star - is as maritime a decoration as you can get
The concept of being wet takes in a bit of territory. On the coast, you can be "wet from birth," meaning you grew up on the water
The little sloop is close to a disastrous jibe, and in the tempest, it is sailing in it will probably lead to a knockdown - the sort of scenario that haunts every sailor's dreams.
This chest was not in stock long enough for me to do a proper set of photos. It sold at it's first appearance at the Maine Boatbuilder's Show to a pair of Boston Harbor pilots who were going to give it as a retirement gift to a colleague.
It sails on my wall with a cherry ocean and sky heading east from Japan or China towards Los Angelos. I think my father is pleased that his ship is restored to an essential place in our lives, through the unexpected kindness of a fellow seaman.
I've been interested in steam/sail transition vessels for years. Ships with steam Auxillary and later sail auxiliary revolutionized travel at sea. Oceanic travel was no longer at the mercy of the winds.
While teaching, I always like to decorate the workshop with carving examples for students to use as a reference. Week-long excursions to teach away from home mean emptying the house of many of my carvings. But samples in three dimensions often are better than pictures or demonstration, and the extra work was worth it.
Usable design elements are in plain sight within other designs. Plunder away!
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