Vintage Nautilus-Inspired Illuminated Steampunk Submarine Sculpture
Vintage Nautilus-Inspired Illuminated Steampunk Submarine Sculpture
Vintage Nautilus-Inspired Illuminated Steampunk Submarine Sculpture
Vintage Nautilus-Inspired Illuminated Steampunk Submarine Sculpture
Vintage Nautilus-Inspired Illuminated Steampunk Submarine Sculpture
Vintage Nautilus-Inspired Illuminated Steampunk Submarine Sculpture
Vintage Nautilus-Inspired Illuminated Steampunk Submarine Sculpture
Vintage Nautilus-Inspired Illuminated Steampunk Submarine Sculpture
Vintage Nautilus-Inspired Illuminated Steampunk Submarine Sculpture
Vintage Nautilus-Inspired Illuminated Steampunk Submarine Sculpture
Vintage Nautilus-Inspired Illuminated Steampunk Submarine Sculpture
Vintage Nautilus-Inspired Illuminated Steampunk Submarine Sculpture

Vintage Nautilus-Inspired Illuminated Steampunk Submarine Sculpture

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Handcrafted submarine sculpture inspired by the iconic Nautilus from Jules Verne's Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas. Constructed from aluminum, steel, brass, acrylic, and painted metal components, the piece features a riveted cylindrical hull with brass-tone portholes, a detailed conning tower with railings, bow observation port, stern propeller, side-mounted ram or torpedo assembly with rubber insulating rings, stabilizing fins, and a welded steel display stand. The bow incorporates a convex viewing lens, while the interior contains rudimentary wiring intended to illuminate the portholes and bow lens. The imaginative construction blends Victorian science fiction aesthetics with mid-century industrial fabrication techniques, resulting in a highly decorative display piece evocative of classic submarine and steampunk design.

Inspired by Jules Verne's legendary fictional submarine, the Nautilus has influenced artists, model makers, and designers for generations. Custom-built sculptures such as this celebrate the enduring appeal of Victorian-era speculative engineering and the golden age of adventure fiction.

Exhibits good overall display condition with light scattered scratches, abrasions, and handling wear throughout consistent with age and display. Aluminum and metal surfaces retain an attractive patina with minor oxidation in recessed areas. Painted red and blue components exhibit scattered chips, edge wear, and localized paint loss. Rubber insulating rings surrounding the side-mounted assembly exhibit age-related cracking and deterioration. Interior contains rudimentary wiring intended for illumination that has not been tested. Propeller rotates freely when plugged in; however, exposed wiring is present beneath the body as photographed, and the lighting system remains untested. Welded steel display stand exhibits heavy paint loss and finish wear but remains sturdy and stable. Overall presents well despite expected cosmetic wear.

Dimensions:
Submarine: 42" L x 12" W x 20.5" H
Stand: 36" L x 15.75" W x 17" H

MM - C-21548 - 070226

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