James SawtelleLong Studio Bench Of Shipwreck Wood & ChainUSA
Circa 1950s
Studio piece crafted from the found wreckage of the James D Sawyer, a wood schooner that met its untimely demise in the waters of Lake Michigan in 1880.
The wreckage washed ashore near Charlevoix Michigan and salvage began after a year on the beach. Constructed of oak planks and anchor chains. Placqued with provenance, and signed by the artist James Sawtelle.
This is neat and you should all appreciate it!
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This is neat and you should all appreciate it!