Lot 196: A diorama of a New England dock scene with with the merchant brig Newsboy and a pilot

A diorama of a New England dock scene with with the merchant brig Newsboy and a pilot schooner
William E. Hitchcock
depicting the two ships, the Newsboy at the dock, detailed and rigged with figures on deck, the other ship, a pilot boat or small schooner, out of the water and on the ways with copper bottom, painted black topsides rigged with two masts and other details. The diorama also with a station house, figures, beach, modeled sea, barrels, masts, lumber, boats, rocks, and other details comprising an active and interesting scene. Displayed in a brass bound glass case with a mahogany base
17 3/4 x 24 3/4 in. (45.1 x 62.9 cm.) cased