Art, Marine
Set of 10 Wood Carved Models of America’s Cup Winning Yachts from the mid 19th century through the 1930’s carved by an employee of the Thames Tow Boat Yard, New London, CT and purchased from a fourth generation member of the family who owned the boatyard. The set was found on top of his grandfather’s bookcase in his office at the yard.
One missing brass plate is “Volunteer 1887″
Dimensions:
Each : 5″ h x 16″ w x .20” d
Price: $2,750
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Pair of Long-Tailed Duck Decoys
Pair of carved wood Long-tailed duck decoys with glass eyes, c. 1950. Hen is in preening position; drake is in swimming position and is branded “SS” on bottom. The Long-tailed duck , formerly known as the Old Squaw duck, is a small, delicately shaped bird that breeds in summer in arctic regions and winters off northern coasts. Its size and shape belie its toughness, as it can dive to depths of 200 feet and spends huge amount of its time under water. These ducks gather in large flocks and make an almost constant chatter.
Dimensions: 10" h x 13" w x 5.5" d
Price: $950
