Lot 60: America 1851 - America's Cup Large Wooden Model Yacht
Estate Auction (79): Multiple-Estate Liquidation Roseville, CA · Sold
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- Auction
- Estate Auction (79): Multiple-Estate Liquidation Roseville, CA
- Lot Number
- 60
- Status
- Sold
- Hammer / Price
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- Opening Bid
- $5.00
- Accepted Bids
- 11
- Closed
- 2/23/24 7:26 PM PT
Description
America 1851 - America's Cup Large Wooden Model Yacht with fabric sails, painted details and attached stand with a plaque that reads "America 1851 - America's Cup". The 100 Guineas Cup was a regatta in 1851 which was the first competition for the trophy later named America's Cup. The regatta, held on 22 August 1851, raced clockwise around the Isle of Wight in a fleet race in which 18 yachts participated. The race was won by the yacht "America", leading to the trophy being renamed "America's Cup". This model measures approximately 32.5"H x 34.5"L x 6"W. Good condition.