Mirror-backed builders model S.S. Enda 1911

MIRROR-BACKED BUILDER’S MODEL FOR THE COASTER S.S. ENDA BUILT BY THE DUBLIN DOCKYARD COMPANY FOR MICHAEL MURPHY LTD, 1911

the laminated and carved hull with silvered propeller and anchor, lined lacquered wood deck and superstructure with silvered fittings including deck rails, bitts, studded anchor chains, winches, cutaway masts with booms, companionways, open bridge with helm, binnacle and telegraph, stayed funnel, covered boats in davits, stern capstan and other details, mounted on a later back-silvered mirror with angled end mirrors within wooden case with glazed top and builder’s plate. Overall measurements  (53 x 167.5 x 23cm.)