Original Eugène Leclerc Mercator Wooden Model Ship

Lot 21 in KW Consignment shop. Sold by KW Consignment Inc. in Waterloo, ON.

Price: $550.00
Condition: Condition unknown
Delivery: Pickup only for this lot
Pickup: Waterloo, ON
Filed under: Arts & Entertainment > Hobbies & Creative Arts
Finds: Local history and Canadiana
Retail: $550.00

Description

Original handcrafted wooden model sailing ship attributed to renowned Canadian maritime artisan Eugène Leclerc (1885–1968) of Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec. Believed to date from the mid-20th century, approximately the 1940s–1960s, this model could be 70–90 years old, although its exact date of construction has not been verified. The impressive three-masted vessel features a beautifully detailed wooden hull, intricate rigging, miniature lifeboats, deck structures, portholes, and individually crafted nautical fittings. Finished in natural wood tones with burgundy, cream, and black accents, the model rests on a wooden display stand.

Accompanied by a vintage newspaper clipping featuring the Belgian barquentine Mercator, this model reflects the traditional craftsmanship and maritime heritage associated with Leclerc's work. Its elaborate construction includes numerous miniature pulleys, ropes, deck accessories, and hand-finished details. A distinctive collectible for enthusiasts of Canadian folk art, maritime history, and handcrafted nautical models.

Details
- Artist: Attributed to Eugène Leclerc (1885–1968)
- Origin: Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec, Canada
- Estimated Age: Mid-20th century, approximately 70 to 90 years old (1930s–1950s)
- Material: Wood, string rigging, and metal fittings
- Style: Three-masted sailing ship model
- Dimensions: 38" L x 35" H
- Features: Handcrafted wooden hull, three masts, intricate rigging, miniature lifeboats, deck structures, portholes, detailed nautical fittings, and wooden display stand
- Included: Vintage newspaper clipping depicting the Belgian barquentine Mercator and assorted detached wooden components
- Condition: Vintage condition with surface wear, dust, discoloration, and age-related imperfections. Several rigging lines are loose, detached, or broken, with missing or displaced wooden components. Additional loose pieces are included as photographed. Restoration and restringing required.

HS Code: 9503009099
Country of Origin: Canada

Item is too large/heavy to ship, must be picked up at store