Timothy Richards St Andrews Golf Course Club House Model Souvenir Building

Description

Timothy Richards is renowned for making the finest architectural models, made in the traditions of the historical model makers.
His are Architectural Models, handmade in hard English Plaster and finishes into what has become recognized as high art.
While Mr. Richards does produce limited public offerings, his forte is in creating Historical Architectural models with exacting scale and detail for Museums, Libraries, and Commercial Enterprises. This replica is of the Old Course Club House at Saint Andrews Golf Course, Edinburgh, Scotland.
St Andrews is the birthplace of Golf.
They have been playing there for over 600years.
The records reveal that the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews was established in 1754 by the Gentlemen of the Kingdom of Fife “being admired of the Ancient and healthy exercise of Golf”.
While it is not that old, the old course club house is an icon in the world of Golf.
This is a huge model that is presented as a matched pair.
That is Mr. Richards term for large models made in two parts.
It is also
Very
heavy and may be shipped in two boxes for that reason.
This edition
may still be available but it is not common.
This model measures 16” x 5.75” x 7” tall, and made of hand carved hard English plaster.
Please look carefully at the pictures and request additional pictures or specific information if needed.
There is age-appropriate ware but in general it is in very good vintage condition.
Please use the pictures as the best description of condition.
Questions are always welcome.  Shipping is by USPS priority Mail to the lower 48, and included on this item.