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    Sale 1798

    Maritime Art

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    31 January 2007

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    • A static display model of the
    Lot 182

    A static display model of the schooner yacht America

    Price realised

    USD 3,600

    Estimate

    USD 4,000 - USD 6,000

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    A static display model of the schooner yacht America
    with black painted topsides, a copper plated bottom and a mahogany planked deck detailed with anchors, anchor davits, deck eyes, turning blocks, skylights, ship's boats on davits, companionways, windlass, tiller, stove pipe and other details. Rigged with two masts, standing and running rigging, a full suit of linen sails, and the American yacht ensign. Displayed on a pair on brass pedestals on a mahogany base within a brass bound glass case on a matching mahogany stand.
    62¾ x 41 in.(159.4 x 104.1 cm.) cased on stand. (2)

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