Nursers dock painted seatboard. This was removed from the original cabin of the Thomas Clayton horse tanker tar boat "Gifford" when the boat was extensively rebuilt at Peter Keays dock in the early 1970's. The seatboard is owned now by Mr Tony Miles, who was the dock manager, at Keays and now lives in France. He wants it to go to an appreciative enthusiast who will enjoy the art. He can be contacted on 0033 468 414 314 for further information. Length is 27.75 inches by 11 inches and it is 0.75 inches thick. The reverse is painted in common grey primer and the front decoration is vivid and bright. Many modern boats do not have seatboards in their "boatmans cabins" this is due to builders not really being familiar with proper boat living. The seatboard fitted across the boat just aft of the table cupboard allowing a person to be seated at the table looking out of the cabin doors. This item is now being offered for sale on Ebay by ourselves on behalf or Tony Miles, the auction starts Sunday 11th May at 19.30 and runs for seven days.
Auction title and number: NARROWBOAT ROSES & CASTLES SEATBOARD BY NURSERS V RARE - 150244728321
