Model of J.P. Morgan's private yacht Corsair
with planked basswood deck, bollards, cleats, winches, lifeboats in davits, launches, masts rigged with braces and telegeraph wires, brass portholes, awning frames, mahogany detailing, finished in black and red. Glass display case with marquetry inlay and table stand.
55 x 28in. (139.8 x 71cm.), case; and, 30in. (76.2cm.), table
Lot Essay
This was the last of Mr. Morgan's four yachts of the same name and was seen in yachting circles as the jewel and crowning achievement at the end of the steam yacht era.