Unusual concaved shaped background sailor made Diorama model of the four-masted British steam-sail vessel MARY set in a gesso sea. The Ship’s pennant in a top the main mast, a “HJC” owner’s flag is on the mizzen and the British Merchant Ensign is aft, before a painted background headland reminescent of the approach to Liverpool. Inlaid ornamental brass rosettes finish the orignal carved wood frame.