PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Product Details
Item #:
OM-75
Dimensions (inches):
10.50H x 6W x 24L
Comment:
The Staten Island Ferry provides 20 million people a year (60,000 passengers a day not including weekend days) with ferry service between St. George on Staten Island and Whitehall Street in lower Manhattan. The ferry is the only non-vehicular mode of transportation between Staten Island and Manhattan. Have this historical ship displayed as a FULLY ASSEMBLED MODEL.Master craftsmen handcraft these highly detailed wood models from scratch using historical photographs, drawings and original plan. They are built to scale with high-grade wood such as: western red cedar, rosewood, and mahogany. They are 100% hand built individually using plank-on-frame construction method and are similar to the building of actual ships. Each model requires hundreds of hours to finish and must go through a demanding quality control process before leaving the workshop.The original colors of the Staten Island are accurately replicated in this model. All accent pieces are either made of wood or metal. The open window sills make the model authentic. Life boats are meticulously made from wood and painted. You can also notice other details such as the masts, railing, and barrels on the top deck.It is secured tightly on a solid wooden base. Itl make a perfect gift for home or office decorator, boat enthusiast, or passionate collector. The Staten Island Ferry provides 20 million people a year (60,000 passengers a day not including weekend days) with ferry service between St. George on Staten Island and Whitehall Street in lower Manhattan. The ferry is the only non-vehicular mode of transportation between Staten Island and Manhattan. The Staten Island Ferry is run by the City of New York for one pragmatic reason: To transport Staten Islanders to and from Manhattan. Yet, the 5 mile, 25 minute ride also provides a majestic view of New York Harbor and a no-hassle, even romantic, boat ride, for free! One guide book calls it One of the world greatest (and shortest) water voyages. From the deck of the ferry you will have a perfect view of The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Youl see the skyscrapers and bridges of Lower Manhattan receding as you pull away and coming into focus again as you return.
Condition
Condition:
NEW
This is a newly made piece in excellent condition
Shipping
Additional Information
Date:
New
Material:
Wood
Misc:
Hand-Crafted,Highly-Detailed
Bulb Included:
False
Mark:
EuroLux Home
Subject:
Ferry,Staten Island
Subject Keywords:
Ferry,Staten Island
Style:
Traditional
Object:
Model Ferry
Availability & Options
The Fine Print
Free Shipping:
Free shipping only applies within the Contiguous 48 United States and this item will be shipped via USPS Parcel Post. Shipments may occasionally be upgraded to UPS or FedEx Ground service. All shipments include insurance.
Items noted as Custom-Made are NON-RETURNABLE. Buyer is responsible for return shipping costs & insurance. Buyer must handle insurance claims with the carrier for items damaged in return shipping. We will not reimburse any shortfall between the original total invoice amount & insurance amount paid. S&H costs to or from your destination will not be refunded. For Free Shipping listings, the actual costs of packaging, S&H will be deducted from the refund amount. Returned items are subject to a 15% restocking fee.
EuroLux expects full payment within 5 days of purchase. We prefer PayPal but also accept credit cards (American Express, VISA, MasterCard and Discover) by phone at 803-276-4001.
South Carolina-based EuroLux Home specializes in fine antiques for regular folks and exceptional antique-inspired, new furniture, lighting, and unusual home accents. Owners Aimee and Greg, childhood sweethearts, hand-select antique and vintage pieces throughout Europe, and carry high-quality, well-made new furniture, lighting, and home decor. A family business that offers big city quality at small town prices and knows the meaning of Southern hospitality, we support homeless pets with every sale.