Diorama of the Sailing Ship, “Emerald”

Signed on verso, by Cap Keating, Reading, Mass.
Massachusetts, early 20^th c.
Carved hull and sails mounted on a painted board.
Untouched condition, original frame.
Although little is known about Captain Keating, most of his works are signed and identifiable by his medium. He was quite prolific and his works are desirable among collectors.