Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2431Location: BostonDate / Time: November 01, 2008 3:00PM
Description:
Cased Ship Model of 1851 America's Cup Yacht America, Boston, late 20th century, vessel identified on pennant and plaque, mounted in an inlaid mahogany glazed case on a mahogany stand, overall ht. 64, wd. 43, dp. 16 in.
Note: The America was designed by George Steers of Hoboken, New Jersey, owned by the New York Yacht Club Syndicate, and was built by William H. Brown.
Estimate $1,500-2,500
Excellent condition.