Scale: 1:48. A contemporary half block model of the cutter-rigged racing yacht Valkyrie II(1893). The hull has been carved from a solid block of wood and is painted a copper colour below the waterline with black topsides above. It has an almost flat sheer with a spoon bow running aft with a convex curve down to the keel where it meets and angled stenpost fitted with a half elliptical-shaped rudder. The stern has a long and narrow overhanging counter finishing with a small tapering transom. The whole model is mounted on a rectangular mahogany backboard, with a moulded edge, on which is inscribed "Valkyrie II Designed by Mr. G. L .Watson. Built by David & William Henderson & Co."