Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 20

Maritime Diorama "Working the Beds" by Hitchcock

$3,195
£2,400.17
€2,767.79
CA$4,433.48
A$4,926.57
CHF 2,581.58
MX$60,415.64
NOK 32,926.51
SEK 30,976.05
DKK 20,657.61
Shipping
Retrieving quote...
The 1stDibs Promise:
Authenticity Guarantee,
Money-Back Guarantee,
24-Hour Cancellation

About the Item

Oyster dredging diorama titled "Working the Beds" by William Hitchcock. Oystermen are seen piloting a schooner working the dredge. Two others are "working also", set into a calm sea with a glass display case. The base has a band of inlaid marquetry. Weight: 6 lbs. Overall Dimensions: 10"H x 8"W x 15" D Made: Wood Material: Wood, Glass
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10 in (25.4 cm)Width: 14 in (35.56 cm)Depth: 8 in (20.32 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Norwell, MA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 10891stDibs: LU1741244072392

More From This Seller

View All
Maritime Diorama of Schooner Yacht Atlantic
Located in Norwell, MA
Outstanding deep water diorama by noted ship model builder William Hitchcock. Titled "Breezing up in Bermuda", auxiliary schooner yacht Atlantic cruises into St. George's harbor, Ber...
Category

Early 2000s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Nautical diorama of CARLYLE COVE in Maine
Located in Norwell, MA
Nautical diorama titles "Carlisle Cove", yachting and lobstering in New England Circa 1921. 1/8th inch scale. A.Clark. This highly detailed diorama shows an Alden schooner yacht, sl...
Category

Early 2000s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Diorama Showing Ten Gun Royal Navy Vessel "Entreprenante"
Located in Norwell, MA
Clear water diorama showing the Ten Gun Royal Navy Cutter, Entreprenante Circa 1790. The model is built to a scale of one sixteenth inch equals one foot. The vessel appears to be sai...
Category

Antique Early 18th Century English Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Lobster Boat Diorama Titled "Hauling the Catch"
Located in Norwell, MA
Maritime Diorama showing a "Downeast" lobster boat from Maine plying her trade near a bell buoy marker. Hull is of solid wood with a built up coach house and cabin, mounted into a gl...
Category

Early 2000s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Windjammer Ship Model Diorama
Located in Norwell, MA
Cased diorama of a three masthead clipper ship. Fully rigged with fifteen spars on the three masts. Deck details include built up cabins, hatched, capstan, wheel house, cleats, clock...
Category

Vintage 1930s American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Details Model of a Shore Launched Whaleboat
Located in Norwell, MA
Sleek model of a whaleboat, rigged with a fine pair of finely stitched sails. Fully equipped with gear, including line tubs, an anchor, harpoons, lances, a water cask, flag, oars, et...
Category

Vintage 1950s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

You May Also Like

Vintage Handmade Boat Model Diorama
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Vintage handmade boat model diorama of the "Sovereign of the Seas" a three masted schooner, displayed in its original case. Originally built in Massac...
Category

Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Nautical Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Handmade Boat Model Diorama
$3,950 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Shadowbox Diorama of Ship Models
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An impressive and unusual 19th century cased ship diorama displaying four ships at sea. A four masted schooner sets the background with a tug boat, two masted vessel and a steamship ...
Category

Antique 19th Century American Classical Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Folk Art Encased Ship Diorama
Located in London, GB
19th Century Folk Art Encased Ship Diorama A delightful and highly decorated example of a late 19th century English folk art ships model diorama...
Category

Antique 19th Century British Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Glass, Wood

Late 19th Century English Diorama Clipper Ship Shadowbox
Located in Queens, NY
Late 19th century English Victorian painted diorama wall plaque of clipper ship with red flag painted in cloudy sky in mahogany frame.  
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Mahogany

Sailing Ship Diorama 19th Century Signed
Located in Norwood, NJ
George Vempley Burwood, British (1844-1917) signed and dated. Sailing ship, schooner diorama, shadow box with figures and painted background.
Category

Antique 1890s British Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

Early 20th Century Folk Art Ship Diorama
Located in San Mateo, CA
Folk art diorama of a ship being towed by a tug boat. At the bottom of the diorama is a representation of the shore with buildings and a lighthouse. ...
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Rope, Glass, Wood