Watson Collection of 97 Fishing Priests

This cased presentation half hull model is of the first winner of the America’s Cup, the schooner America. The copper coloured bottom is painted with black topsides and has a finely carved garland around the bow. There are two stump masts, a caprail and bowsprit. It is set on a mahogany backboard with a Bakelite name plaque engraved ‘Schooner Yacht ‘America’ Scale ¼ = 1 foot to W.G.J. from G.L.W’. A label identifies the case maker as ‘Lambert Picture Frame Manufacturer, 34 Albert Gate, Hyde Park, S.W.’ and another describes the model, including the fact that the case was added in 1903. It then explains the initials W.G.J. and G.L.W. ‘This model was presented by G.L.Watson to W.G.Jameson. George L.Watson was one of England’s leading yacht designers. He designed four America’s Cup Challengers which included: Thistle, Valkyrie, Valkyrie II and Shamrock II. He also designed the King’s Britannia, and the Kaiser’s Meteor. William G.Jameson was probably the most successful amateur helmsman in the U K in the 1880’s and the 1890’s. Jameson introduced Lord Dunraven to yacht racing in 1887. Dunraven was to build three challengers for the America’s Cup, all designed by G.L.Watson. Jameson in 1892 acted as an adviser to the Prince of Wales and introduced him to Watson who designed his Britannia. Jameson also advised Thomas Lipton in his Shamrock II challenge. Clearly, Watson and Jameson worked closely throughout their careers. Scottish, 1887. Provenance: 1887 George L. Watson presented this half hull to William G. Jamieson 1903 Unknown owner(s) thence The Glen Foster Collection 1999 Hyland Granby Antiques, Hyannis Port, Massachusetts 2002 The Kelton Collection of Maritime Art & Artifacts Probably the most famous racing yacht ever built, and the first winner of the America’s Cup, this schooner, designed by James and George Steers, was built by a syndicate of New York Yacht Club members to sail to England. The purpose of this visit was twofold: to show off U.S. shipbuilding skills and make money through competing in regattas. Only launched on 3rd May 1851, she had crossed the Atlantic and won the 53-mile race around the Isle of Wight by 22nd August that same year. America was captained by Richard Brown, who was a skilled member of the Sandy Hook Pilots group, renowned worldwide for their expertise and speed in manoeuvering schooner-rigged pilot boats...

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A large elm tiller with a bronze helm and turned finial from the Brixham fishing trawler 'Provident', 1924 Provident details: Builder: J Sander...

Each of these oak Glastonbury chairs has a pointed back and a fixed rectangular seat. The shaped arms and X-frame legs are attached with protruding pegs, giving the impression of a c...

A Pair of Marquess of Clanricarde de Burgh-Canning carriage badges, each gilt metal armorial designed as the coat of arms de Burgh-Canning for Ullick John de ...

Rare WWII Italian Prisoner of war work model of Italian heavy cruiser 'Zara' with finely detailed superstructure and armament in a cedar and pine glazed c...

Wooden Fishing Priest. A good quality, Victorian, fishing priest. This is a well turned and weighted priest, a beautifully finished piece made of of very heavy hardwood with a polished finish. A 'priest' is a blunt ended baton used...

Antique print titled 'La Representation du Grand Pontise'. Old print depicting a Jewish Priest. This print originates from 'Introduction à l'écriture sainte, où l'on traite tout ...

Celebrate the “photographer’s photographer,” Albert Watson, one of the most in-demand and versatile portrait, fine art, and fashion photographers. This Collector’s Edition showcases ...

Antique print titled 'Budhist Priest at Simoda'. Lithograph of a Buddhist priest of Shimoda, Japan. This print originates from 'Narrative of the expedition of an American squadro...

Antique costume print titled 'Pretre Persan ou Mollah'. Original antique print of a Persian Priest. This print originates from 'Moeurs, usages et costumes de tous les peuples du mond...

Model of the New England Fishing Schooner "Mystic". With planked deck, winch, cabin, etc. Rigged with standing and running cords and furled sails. Mounted into a simple wood framed c...