Exhibited at Sydney International Exhibition of 1879.

Model made by Samuel Harvey, Parramatta, Sydney, c.1874-84.

Model exhibited in Sydney International Exhibition of 1879, Classes 577-585 ; reported as "Ingenious but rather rough in detail ".

Ship model, steam launch, S.S. "Lilley". Solid wood hull with details including mock-up steam boiler, ship's wheel connected with string to tiller and rudder, brass railing around deck, single screw two-bladed propeller. Two protruding brass pieces ressembling a davit attached to brass railing. Seats carved along the walls of the deck are covered with light blue velour. Floor is covered partially with imitation carpet, paper which has painted in green floral design on squared in black background. Wooden parts are finished in brown and black and gold . Model made by Samuel Harvey, Parramatta, Australia, c. 1874 - 1884 (OF).

Made: 1969 - 1884

"LILLEY" in gold at bow

B2270

1969 - 1884

160 mm

110 mm

620 mm