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Massive Model Oil Tanker Herlofson & Co. OBO Empress

Currency:USD Category:Antiques Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 4,000.00 USD
Massive Model Oil Tanker Herlofson & Co. OBO Empress
A ship's builders model of a 1971 oil cargo ship from Sigurd Herlofson & Co. Operating out of Oslo, Norway, this 39 Ton ship measured in at 256 meters long. Call sign: LARH, other name: ex Vanessa. This model was created for the ship prior to build - a highly detailed, made from wood - heavy and substantial.  Ship information  Call sign: LARH Shipyard name: Oresundsvarvet A/B, Landskrona, Sverige Shipping Company: Sigurd Herlofson & Co, Oslo Home Port: Oslo, Norge Gross Tonnage: 51.072 Deadweight: 103.332 Engine Propulsion: Gotaverken Engine Size: BHK 21600  
Plaque and manufacturer sticker on base. Ship is 68" long. The artist AB SVERRE is a celebrated artist and his models are in several museum collections around the world. Americana

Issued: 20th c. Dimensions: 72"L x 15"H
Manufacturer: AB Sverre
Country of Origin: Sweden

Condition: Overall good, some of the strings are loose, excellent example.