Museum Grade Sovereign of the Seas Hand Built
20 Hours
23
0
$5,000.00
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PayPalNo codes, no scams, serious buyers only. Pick up in Logan
If you are looking for a true heirloom piece or a centerpiece for an executive office, you know how hard it is to find a model that wasn't just put together from a modern, pre-cut kit. This Sovereign of the Seas is a rare exception because it was entirely hand-built with a level of craftsmanship that belongs in a museum. This masterpiece was a labor of love for retired U.S. Naval Officer Ace Heard. He built this the old-school way, using mini-saws and precision drills to hand-saw every bulkhead and individual hull plank. If you look closely at the deck, you can see the authentic staggered butt joints and hand-pinned treenails that show the professional naval eye he brought to the project. It’s a level of detail you just won’t find in a standard hobby build. I have all the documentation that goes with it, which really tells the story of how much work went into this. There is a research file from 1978 where Ace was actually corresponding with maritime librarians to double-check the 1637 specifications for the ship. I also have the original Sergal instruction manual from Italy that he used for the high-end brass fittings and cannons. The ship itself is over three feet long and is absolutely stunning to look at. It features 102 burnished metal cannons and all the intricate gold-toned scrollwork that made the original ship famous as the Gilded Devil. It’s currently housed in a beautiful custom-built glass display case with a solid wood base. Just having a case of this quality commissioned today would cost you more than a thousand dollars on its own. I’m asking $5,000 for the ship, the case, and all the historical research documents. This price reflects the museum-grade quality and the fact that it is a documented, hand-sawn build by a Naval professional. This is for local pickup only here in [Your City]. Because the hand-tied rigging and the glass case are so incredibly fragile, there’s no way I can ship this safely. If you’re a serious collector or looking for an investment-grade piece for your library or office, please reach out. I’m happy to show the ship and the research papers to the right buyer.
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Museum Grade Sovereign of the Seas Hand Built
20 Hours
23
0
$5,000.00
Description
Condition
Payment Types Accepted
VenmoPayPalNo codes, no scams, serious buyers only. Pick up in Logan
If you are looking for a true heirloom piece or a centerpiece for an executive office, you know how hard it is to find a model that wasn't just put together from a modern, pre-cut kit. This Sovereign of the Seas is a rare exception because it was entirely hand-built with a level of craftsmanship that belongs in a museum. This masterpiece was a labor of love for retired U.S. Naval Officer Ace Heard. He built this the old-school way, using mini-saws and precision drills to hand-saw every bulkhead and individual hull plank. If you look closely at the deck, you can see the authentic staggered butt joints and hand-pinned treenails that show the professional naval eye he brought to the project. It’s a level of detail you just won’t find in a standard hobby build. I have all the documentation that goes with it, which really tells the story of how much work went into this. There is a research file from 1978 where Ace was actually corresponding with maritime librarians to double-check the 1637 specifications for the ship. I also have the original Sergal instruction manual from Italy that he used for the high-end brass fittings and cannons. The ship itself is over three feet long and is absolutely stunning to look at. It features 102 burnished metal cannons and all the intricate gold-toned scrollwork that made the original ship famous as the Gilded Devil. It’s currently housed in a beautiful custom-built glass display case with a solid wood base. Just having a case of this quality commissioned today would cost you more than a thousand dollars on its own. I’m asking $5,000 for the ship, the case, and all the historical research documents. This price reflects the museum-grade quality and the fact that it is a documented, hand-sawn build by a Naval professional. This is for local pickup only here in [Your City]. Because the hand-tied rigging and the glass case are so incredibly fragile, there’s no way I can ship this safely. If you’re a serious collector or looking for an investment-grade piece for your library or office, please reach out. I’m happy to show the ship and the research papers to the right buyer.
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