Vintage English Pond Yacht, Sailboat: c.a. 1950's Restored (Reproduction)..

Vintage, fully restored model English Pond Yacht. This fine piece of history has a solid wood hull with steel keel and is considered one of the best examples of late 1900"s model ship building. Yes, you can sail this vintage yacht in a pond or lake.

This class "B" grade modified yacht is built from scratch but supplemented by the use of some commercially fabricated accessories. We decided to keep the original sails because it adds to its uniqueness and overall value. I like the fluted red sail on the aft deck...very original.

We replaced some riggings and fixtures. We also refinished and glazed the hull and keel. The white and cherry red hull and keel are the original color combinations. The yacht stand is original, and we felted the bottom with a high-grade felting.

This great example of nautical history would make a nice addition to any room in your home and would also make a great gift for that man or women that is difficult to buy for.

This yacht measures 28"L x 6"W x 30"H (In its stand)

As with all of our models some minor assembly required for safe shipping. Instructions included. Just attach main sail and some rigging and enjoy!

SPECIFICATIONS and VALUE

This yacht measures 28"L x 6"W x 30"H (In its stand)

Method of Model’s construction: Solid Hardwood hull.


The following is a list of factors which are considered in our ship model Appraisal/Evaluation if applicable.

1. General quality of craftsmanship: Very Good
2. Provenance: USA
3. Rarity (i.e.: P.O.W. & DOCKYARD vs C.W. MORGAN) Member: Semi rare
4. Historically accurate (regards to plans/research) The International Society of Appraisers
5. Builder (reputation) International Congress of Maritime Museums
6. Methods & materials used in construction American Institute for Conservation of Historic Vessels: Solid wood hull.
7. Uniformity of scale and proportion Artistic Works: Very good.
8. Size (2” vs 10’) Nautical Research Guild: 28"L x 6"W x 30"H
9. Present condition: Excellent
10. Era & vessel type: Late 1950's ? J Class Schooner
11. Sails: Original
12. Finish (painted or natural): Painted (original colors)
13. Overall display and presentation: Excellent

SPECIFICATIONS AND VALUATION

Class A
Scratch-Built Model: Model built entirely from scratch materials by the builder with no commercially fabricated parts except cordage, chain
and belaying pins.
Class B
Modified Scratch-Built Model: Model built from scratch, but supplemented by the use of some commercially fabricated accessories.
Class C
Modified Kit Model: Model built from materials provided in commercial kit, supplemented by other commercially fabricated parts or by
scratch-built parts.
Class D
Kit Model: Model built entirely from materials provided in commercial kits.
Special
Sub Categories: Model built and/or displayed in any of the following methods:
Antique • Waterline • Cross Section • Cut-Away • Exposed Interior • Sailing • Half Hull • Rare Materials • Diorama • Power • Mechanized •
Builders’ Model • Extreme Miniature • Ship-in-a-Bottle • Shadowbox • Americana • Folk Art • Decorative • Pond Model • Production • Other

We assign a class " B " rating to this model.


Appraised value at retail or auction: $500 to $550: (2023)

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Appraisal estimates or evaluations of items sold by RJL Antiquities are solely deemed as "Estimates of Value" at time of purchase. Such estimates may change according to market conditions, time of sale or reappraisal of items sold. RJL Antiquities accepts no responsible for these potential "Market fluctuations" and does advise buyers of such goods of these potential situations upon acknowledgement of purchase.