Donald Carmichael. Sculptor. Model Ship builder. Renfrew, Ontario. Active 1920’s- 1930’s.
Donald Carmichael was a barber in Renfrew, Onraio. He spent much of his spare time making ship models. These were famous named sailing ships of the line. He mounted his models in highly finished Walnut and glass cases. The models were fully rigged and detailed with all cannon (and cannon balls), anchors and deck equipment. His models are in collections in Quebec, Ontario and Western Canada.
Click here for one of his models for sale in the Gallery:
A detail of one of his Model Ships:
Detail of a Donald Carmicheal Model Ship. The HMS Bounty
