FINE CASED SHIP MODEL OF THE AMERICAN STEAM YACHT “CORSAIR” OWNED BY J.P. MORGAN.

FINE CASED SHIP MODEL OF THE AMERICAN STEAM YACHT “CORSAIR” OWNED BY J.P. MORGAN. The fully rigged wooden scale model with planked decks, awnings, all in natural wood tones. Portholes, rails, stanchions, capstone, bell, etc., all in brass. The painted hull with gilt highlights and mounted with twin propellers raised on a mahogany plinth with inlaid spandrels within a custom built mahogany glass case on conforming stand. The plinth with plaque inscribed: “American Steam Yacht ‘Corsair’, owner: J.P. Morgan. Designer: H.J. Gielow. Builder: Bath Iron Works. Captain: W.B. Porter”. PROVENANCE: The Lannan Ship Model Gallery, Boston, MA. SIZE: 57” case h x 56-1/2” l x 16” d, model: 20” approximate h x 49” l x 8”. CONDITION: Very fine. 9-90235 MD (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2007

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	812	$8,050.00	FINE CASED SHIP MODEL OF THE AMERICAN STEAM YACHT “CORSAIR” OWNED BY J.P. MORGAN. The fully rigged wooden scale model with planked decks, awnings, all in natural wood tones. Portholes, rails, stanchions, capstone, bell, etc., all in brass. The painted hull with gilt highlights and mounted with twin propellers raised on a mahogany plinth with inlaid spandrels within a custom built mahogany glass case on conforming stand. The plinth with plaque inscribed: “American Steam Yacht ‘Corsair’, owner: J.P. Morgan. Designer: H.J. Gielow. Builder: Bath Iron Works. Captain: W.B. Porter”. PROVENANCE: The Lannan Ship Model Gallery, Boston, MA. SIZE: 57” case h x 56-1/2” l x 16” d, model: 20” approximate h x 49” l x 8”. CONDITION: Very fine. 9-90235 MD (3,000-5,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2007 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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