Antique boat hull

[Jacob]

Just wondered if anybody knows anything about this bit of old junk?
It's a model boat hull, about 4ft long. Has a blacksmith made anchor & chain. Prop shaft says it may have had a motor.
The most interesting thing about it is its carved from one piece of wood.
Doing a clear out - is this a valuable antique?

 

[sawtooth-9]

That's really nice.
Looks like it has never been completed and there are no signs of any engine beds having been fitted - so looks like no engine was fitted.
I have no idea of value, but if I had it I would restore and complete it.

 

[Jameshow]

Looks like it's carved from a single blank and not built bread and butter.

Are you going to finish it or preserve it?

 

[Jacob]

Looks like it's carved from a single blank and not built bread and butter.

Are you going to finish it or preserve it?

Clearing out junk. Just wondered if anybody knew anything about it. I guess made in India.
Maybe carved one piece not so unusual. Model Boat Hull Construction - Carved Solid Block, Part One

 

[worn thumbs]

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