The Rusty Regatta
Bring a timeless touch of maritime heritage to your home or garden with this striking, hand-welded sailboat sculpture.
Weighing a solid 6kg, this unique piece cleverly repurposes a heavy vintage pickaxe head into the ship's hull and anchor base, giving it a rock-solid foundation that keeps it perfectly balanced. The elegant sails are framed with reclaimed steel rebar and filled with beautiful, hand-forged iron scrollwork that catches the sun and casts intricate shadows.
To ensure maximum longevity, the sculpture has been deeply treated with a professional chemical rust converter to permanently seal the iron and halt deep structural decay. It is then finished with a premium clear lacquer topcoat. This dual-layer defense locks in the rich, deep, dark patina with a subtle sheen, making it completely clean to the touch for indoor display on mantelpieces, deep windowsills, or desks, while offering robust protection against the elements if placed outdoors on garden borders, rockeries, or near water features.
A True One-Off Original:
Because this sculpture is driven entirely by the unique character of the vintage tools and salvaged materials I find, it will never be replicated. The exact shape of this pickaxe head, the texture of the rebar, and the layout of the forged scrolls belong solely to this piece. When you buy this sailboat, you are investing in a truly individual work of British industrial art.
Product Specifications:
- Dimensions: 65.5cm (Width) x 59cm (Height)
- Weight: 6kg (Sturdy and stable)
- Materials: Vintage iron pickaxe head, reclaimed steel rebar, hand-forged iron scrolls
- Protection: Dual-treated (Chemical Rust Converter + Protective Clear Lacquer)