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1930 Corsair

$6,995
£5,317.70
€6,207.50
CA$9,821.45
A$11,142.65
CHF 5,834.68
MX$137,470.52
NOK 72,348.81
SEK 69,223.93
DKK 46,302.11
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About the Item

The Corsair IV of 1930 was a private steam yacht owned by J. Pierpont Morgan, jr. The model is mounted into a glass and brass display case and has numerous details including lifeboats hanging from davits, funnels, cabins, portholes, doors, ladders, lifering, capstan, skylight, binnacle etc. Included is a custom wooden display case. Measures: 54" long.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 56 in (142.24 cm)Width: 54 in (137.16 cm)Depth: 14 in (35.56 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Norwell, MA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: COR-B1stDibs: LU1741212263831

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