Old Oil on Cardboard Painting of Single Funnel Steam Ship squeeze toy When I grabbed this wonderful

When I grabbed this wonderful old wooden bowl at a recent sale

and some opium weights as well)

The wood back measures 1 3/4" wide

While I’d like to imagine the maker of the vessel had Magritte’s famous painting “The Treachery of Images” in mind

Symbolizing creation

Old Oil on Cardboard Painting of Single Funnel Steam Ship squeeze toy When I grabbed this wonderfulI don't know a lot about boats, but I have developed quite a fondness for old paintings of them, and I really love the warmth and folkiness of this one. The single funnel steam ship itself fairly closely resembles the CSS Acadia, built in England during the first decade of the 20th century, and used to survey Canada's northern waters. I am not sure this boat is that, but do think it is likely earlyish 20th century British, and believe the blue flag