Bidspirit auction | A Pair of Nautical Shadowbox

A Pair of Nautical Shadowbox Displays Featuring Traditional Mariner's Knots - A pair of maritime-themed shadowbox display cases. The larger case is constructed from a dark wood frame with brass-coloured metal corner brackets and a glass front. It contains several samples of knotted white rope mounted on a black fabric background. Each sample is accompanied by an identifying brass-coloured plaque inscribed with Tug Sling, Fisherman's Bend, Figure Eight Loop, Barrel, Running Bowline, Half Hitch, and Sheet Bend. A central brass-coloured plaque at the base of the frame bears the incised cursive text Traditional Mariner's Knots. The second, smaller display features a reddish wood frame and blue fabric backing. It contains miniatures of a red and white lifebuoy, a gold-coloured anchor, and a green-hulled sailing ship, alongside three knotted rope samples with paper labels in French, including Balso De Calafate and Noeud De Pecheur. No manufacturer marks are visible on either item.