A finely detailed display model of the America's Cup 'J' Class yacht 'Rainbow' built 1934 for H Vanderbilt by Herreshoff Mfg Co and modelled by W Hitchcock -- 26 x 18in (66 x 45.8cm).

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A finely detailed display model of the America's Cup 'J' Class yacht 'Rainbow' built 1934 for H Vanderbilt by Herreshoff Mfg Co and modelled by W Hitchcock -- 26 x 18in (66 x 45.8cm).

With mast, rigging and boom and deck details including cleats, deck lights, companionway, winches wheel, rope coils and other details. Finished in red and off/white with planked basswood deck and mounted on two brass columns on inlaid base. Brass bound glazed case.

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Rainbow, principal dimensions:- L.O.A. 126ft 7in; beam; 21ft; draft: 14ft 6in.

Skippered by H Vanderbilt she defeated Endeavour (T.O.M. Sopwith).

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