“Bessie” Rare Sailor Work Ship Picture - SOLD Garden but there is no evidence

but there is no evidence of significant damage or repair

A lovely example from the British Maritime Folk Art Tradition

Condition: Wonderful sculptural and well patinated root wood bowl comprehensively branded and carved to the underside with maker’s and owners initials and names and carved with the date 1867

washing or smoothing of cloth

With Arched Cresting Flanked by Carved Twin Hearts

“Bessie” Rare Sailor Work Ship Picture - SOLD Garden but there is no evidenceDepicting a Three Masted Steam Ship, Geometric Flags and Symbols Embroidered Coloured Wools Inscribed: JANUARY +31 +1888+ BESSIE 2. 681 +STEPHEN +WARREN+ England c. 1888 24. 5 high x 31. 5 wide Ref: 39 12