A High Speed Motor Cruiser

BOUCHER MFG. CO.; AMERICAN, CA. 1930

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A High Speed Motor Cruiser
Boucher Mfg. Co.; American, ca. 1930
This "Deco" style motor yacht was originally made as a working electric model. The hull is built up in sections on frames with the topsides painted white and the bottom painted a dark green. The deck of the model is a mahogany ply-wood, as is the forward section of the cabin top and are finished bright as is the transom. The balance of the cockpit construction is of mahogany, with some basswood details, all finished bright. The deck details also include: jackstaff socket, chocks, anchors, hand rails, running lights, pennant staff on the cabin top, signal mast, life rings, port holes, tiller, cleats and flagstaff. The interior of the model is fitted with propeller shaft, engine mount, battery compartment, power switch and steering gear.
44 1/8 x 9½ x 19½ in.(112.4 x 24.1 x 49.5 cm.) Model on base.

Lot Essay

H.E Boucher & Co. was one of the primary model builders for the New York Yacht Club. Boucher Mfg. Co. originally started as a naval architecture firm in New York City and by the turn of the century developed into one of the premier model building companies in the world. The period between 1910-1918 was the peak of Boucher's modeling career, turning out numerous different models in various formats with creative displays. They employed over 100 people at the peak of their business and were only to be rivaled by Bassett-Lowke of the United Kingdom in size, quality and quantity of production. In addition to the NYYC they built models for many other institutions and yacht clubs including the Smithsonian Institute.

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