Antique, Vintage Pond boat, Sailboat, Restored, C.A. 1940's - 1950"s

Words cannot express the beauty of this 1940's to 1950' Vintage, antique pond yacht. We recently completed a full restoration of this
" Museum Quality" yacht that we acquired from a collector in Wales, Great Britian. The history behind it is most interesting. It has-been in the collector's family for over 60 years. His uncle, who he was very close to, originally acquired it from an artesian in London who handmade model pond boats. This is how his collection grew throughout the years to present.

I am working with him to possibly acquire more collector pieces from him so "stay tuned".

When we received this yacht in the shop we were amazed at the great condition of this antique. We were able to save the original sails, giving them a good cleaning. The hull is of solid cherry (hardwood), so we re-stained it's original cherry color. Most of the brass fittings are original. I did add some new bronze accents and we did have to re-rig the entire boat. I chose a black, waxed rigging line of high quality.
We also added a new custom stand that we trimmed in cherry stain with mustard colored accent. I particularly like the color combination of cherry stain and mustard color trim: it gives it a classic look!

This is a nice sized model yacht measuring 30"L x 34"H x 5.3" W. (In it's stand).
A great size which is both elegant yet makes a statement that it's in the room to be noticed. What a great conversation piece!

This unique, antique model would make a great gift for that person who is hard to buy for and loves the nautical theme and the ocean.

SPECIFICATIONS AND VALUATION

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

1. General quality of craftsmanship: Excellent
2. Provenance: USA / Whales, England
3. Rarity (i.e.: P.O.W. & DOCKYARD vs C.W. MORGAN) Member: Very 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 Value: Solid Wood
7. Uniformity of scale and proportion Artistic Works: Accurate
8. Size (2” vs 10’) Nautical Research Guild: 30” L X 5.3”W X 34”H
9. Present condition: Excellent
10. Era & vessel type: 1940's: Full Keel
11. Sails: Cotton
12. Finish (painted or natural). Painted / Stain
13. Overall display and presentation: Excellent

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



This unique and historic class “A” yacht would make a great gift for that special person who likes history and the open sea. A truly wonderful piece of history that will " Turn Heads"

We ship all of our boats with some assembly required. We detach the sails and rigging for safe shipment. Instructions for minor assembly will be enclosed. Attach the sails and rigging and your boat is ready to enjoy!

Value: $1,000 to $1,100 (Auction or Retail) 2024

DISCLAIMER:
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.