Name/Title
Ship model in a bottle
About this object
Model of the Salvesen whale catcher Southern Wheeler, made by ex whaler Norman Jamieson in 1992. Grey model with red, white and blue funnel. Whales in the sea with cotton wool for steam and spray. Pleated string around neck of bottle.
Donated by Mr Norman Jamieson.
Maker Role
MANUFACTURER
Date Made
1992
Medium and Materials
Glass, cotton, plastics, paint, thread, string, cork
Inscription and Marks
Position 1: On base of model ; Method: Handwritten; Content: ‘WHALE CATCHER / “SOUTHERN WHEELER” / MADE BY / NORMAN JAMIESON / EX-WHALER / 1992.’
Position 2: On base of bottle; Method: Moulded; Content: 1018 / 0 / 1l / 3
Measurements
L. 295mm ; Dia: Base of bottle 85mm
Subject and Association Keywords
"SOUTHERN WHEELER"
MR NORMAN JAMIESON
Collection
GIFT
Object number
SGHT.1995.5.191