Robert Big Buck Maffei Actor's Hand Made 1942 replica of the Ship Shark From 1853

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Posted by sean.hornick
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Description
Small hanging hand made square 5 x 5 inches wooden & copper picture of a boat "The Shark 1853 by Actor Robert Buck Maffei" with hanging hook.
 
Item is made from 90% wood - 10% copper? with the words "The Shark 1853"  
 
The Front states B X B And CO on the top and - "The Shark  1853" on the bottom.
 
Has a hanging hook made of brass? and anchored into the top middle.
 
The back of the item has handwritten: Made By Robert Paity Buck Maffei TV & Movie Giant "1942" $17.50 (unknown when written) Hand Made - B & B Co Own.The.Ship The Ship Shark - 1853. - underneath most of it is written in pencil the same words.
 
Item has some sort of polish over it and looks shiny. Item has not been restored or touched up as far as i know.
Category Other
Medium Wood & Copper - iron hanging anchor? unsure.
Distinguishing marks Robert Paity Buck Maffei (unsure on paity hard to read)
Condition Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item 5 x 5 inches.
Date Period 1942
Weight 1 lb~
History unknown - came from great grandmothers home while clearing her belongings.
Price Paid (If known) hand-me-down
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