CASED MODEL SHIP DIORAMA , R.K. WILLIMSON,The Civil War blockade runner, " The Hope" of 1864. Made by master craftsman, R.K. Willimson, 1:50 scale. Painted wood. Diorama depicts shoreside activity including several smaller ships in harbor. Glazed display case with mirror back. - 54" in length. Estimate $500-700
Note: The Hope, a blockade runner of 240 feet with a speed of 16 knots, traveled between Bermuda and Wilington, NC, transporting cotton
