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730
$3,565.00

CASED SHIP MODEL OF THE AMERICAN STEAM YACHT “CORSAIR”. Mid-20th century. The scale model with planked deck, mahogany deck houses, fully rigged with masts, full complement of assorted life craft, and full complement of sunshade framing, the hull in black paint with indigo water line, the underside in red paint, mounted within a custom made inlaid and molded mahogany and glass display case raised on square chamfered legs and mounted with a plaque inscribed with the following: “American Steam Yacht. ‘Corsair’ Designer: Henry J. Gielow Builder: Bath Iron Works Owner: J. Pierpont Morgan Captain: William B. Porter L.O.A.: 3,435 L.W.L.: 280 Beam: 42.7 Draft: 18 Lannan Ship Model Gallery, Boston”. SIZE: Overall: 57″ h. x 56-1/2″ l. x 16″ w. Approximate size of model: 21″ h. x 50″ l. x 7-1/2″ w. CONDITION: Very fine original condition. 9-90906 (1,000-2,000)


Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2008
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