11-01-200811-02-2008
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2431Boston
November 1, 2008 03:00 PMCalender
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Cased Ship Model of 1851 America's Cup Yacht America

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$1,541$1,300
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.

Keywords

Hoboken, George Steers, William H. Brown