My dear, a true traveler knows that the best journey combines luxury with sheer audacity. Why simply paddle a gondola when you can retrofit it with a steam engine and a giant paddlewheel?
I acquired this marvelous model in Venice, a city which, in the Steampunk age, adapted its canals not with simple oars, but with magnificent, small steam-powered gondolas. This particular model belonged to a daring captain who used the paddlewheel to navigate not just the water, but to briefly glide over the city's rooftops. I won it from him after a particularly competitive race that involved several near-collisions and a spectacular use of a tea kettle whistle.
This unique sculpture is constructed from cold cast bronze and polystone, giving it a heavy, antique finish that highlights its incredible detail.
Engineering: The traditional boat hull is married to a complex, industrial core featuring exposed red and brass pipework, smokestacks, and a large, prominent side paddlewheel.
Aesthetics: The upper deck is whimsical, featuring striped canvas awnings, suggesting luxury travel, while a small cannon on the bow hints at self-defense.
Size: It is an impressive display piece, measuring 8 1/8" x 4 3/8" x 7 1/4".
Display The Venetian Aether Sailor where it can remind you that even the oldest forms of transport can be modernized with a little genius. Let it whisper of daring voyages, impossible inventions, and the romantic canals of Italy.
Product Specifications (For the Mechanical Mariner):
Material: Cold Cast Bronze and Polystone
Dimensions: 8 1/8" x 4 3/8" x 7 1/4"
Features: Steam engine detail, paddlewheel, cannon, and striped canopy
Style: Nautical/Airship Steampunk Decor Figurine
