Model of the America's Cup "Puritan", 1885

19 September 1930, the Wilkes Barre Record reported: "Final boat race ends in victory for Enterprise. Vanderbilt's yacht makes clean sweet of series with Shamrock V". Skippered by champion yachtsman Harold Vanderbilt CBE (July 6, 1884 – July 4, 1970), the Enterprise challenged Sir Thomas Lipton's Shamrock V in defense of the Cup. The model of the J Class yacht is displayed in a glass and brass trimmed showcase. Model details include brass capstan...

Six foot model of the Boston built America's Cup yacht Puritan. Fine model with planked deck, skylights with brass bars, suit of sails, etc. Mounted on a ma...

Model of the America's Cup yacht "Defender" winner of the 1895 race, defeating Valkyrie III. The New York Yacht Club yacht was built and designed by Herreshoff for railroad magnate a...

Carved woo half model of the 1885 America's Cup Yacht Puritan. The hull is painted white above the waterline and green below. There is a planked wood. mahogany deck, hatched, skyligh...

Antique Sailor's Woolie of the American Protected Cruiser "USS Chicago", circa 1885, a sailor's hand crafted folk art woolwork picture of a bark-rigged auxiliary steam sailor with in...

This stunning handcrafted model represents the H.M.S. Bounty, a historic ship famously launched in 1787. The replica is meticulously crafted from walnut, showcasing incredible attention to detail and the artistry of traditional shipbuilding techniques. The wooden hull is smooth and polished, with planking and fittings that echo the original design of the Bounty, emphasizing authenticity. The rigging is finely executed with taut strings that replicate the intricate web of lines and pulleys used on the actual vessel. The sails are made from aged fabric, adding a realistic touch and evoking the feel of a ship caught in the winds of a historic voyage. The figurehead, carved at the prow, demonstrates the ship’s decorative flair, typical of vessels from the late 18th century. The deck is replete with intricate details, such as capstans, gratings, and cannons, providing insight into the functional elements of the Bounty. A small plaque engraved with “H.M.S Bounty 1787” confirms the ship’s identity, linking this model to its historical roots. The H.M.S. Bounty was famously associated with the Mutiny...

Scale model of an Italian speedboat 1950s, wooden planking hull, mounted on wood and brass base. Length cm 25 - inches 9.8, width cm 8.8 - inches 3.4, height with base cm 8.5 - inc...

British sailor's woolwork of three royal navy ships Circa 1885 The British sailor woolwork depicts an unusual scene of three different types of Royal Navy Ships which are all flying the White...