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Designed by legendary American naval architect, Nathanael G. Herreshoff and built by the Herreshoff Manufacturing Company, Defender represented the New …
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Designed by legendary American naval architect, Nathanael G. Herreshoff and built by the Herreshoff Manufacturing Company, Defender represented the New York Yacht Club in the 1895 America’s Cup, defeating the British challenger Valkyrie III.
Details:
-A striking decorative life preserver commemorating Defender, the legendary New York Yacht Club yacht that successfully defended the America's Cup in 1895.
-Front is hand decorated with central portrait of Defender under sail, flanked by the American flag and New York Yacht Club burgee. Reads: "Defender N.Y.Y.C. 1895" with gilt detailing and rope trim
-Reverse bears a painted history of the yacht: "9th Defender of the Cup. She was Herreshoff designed and built. She defeated the British keel cutter 'Valkyrie III.'
-Approximate Dimensions: 24"D
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- Dimensions
- 22ʺW × 22ʺD × 24ʺH
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Rope
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Ivory
- Condition Notes
- Age-appropriate wear, surface marks, cracking, discoloration and losses throughout. See all photos. Age-appropriate wear, surface marks, cracking, discoloration and losses throughout. See all photos. less
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