NJ Antiques June Auction
Tue, Jun 16, 2026 10:00AM EDT
Lot 153
Folk Art Model of Lackawanna Railroad Ferry “Binghamton” Ship
Estimate: $200 - $400
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $2,500 | $100 |
| $5,000 | $200 |
| $20,000 | $500 |
| $50,000 | $1,000 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
Detailed scratch-built folk art model of the Lackawanna Railroad ferry Binghamton, presented with a separate painted base plaque reading “Charles W. Morgan 1841–1921.” The model features a long passenger ferry form with layered decks, hand-painted windows, railings, cabins marked “Binghamton,” a central smokestack, lifeboats, masts, rigging, chains, and painted signage reading “Lackawanna Railroad.” Constructed from wood and mixed materials with hand-painted blue, cream, black, and tan surfaces, the piece has a charming handmade quality with visible age, wear, paint loss, repairs, and fragile elements throughout. An appealing maritime and railroad display piece with strong decorative presence, ideal for collectors of folk art, ship models, ferry memorabilia, or Lackawanna Railroad-related material. Approx. dimensions (in): 11 x 26 x 6.75.
Condition
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