11-08-200911-08-2009
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2482Boston
November 8, 2009 11:00 AMCalender
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Cased Painted Wooden Model of the Schooner Yacht FLYING FISH

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$1,422$1,200
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2482Location: BostonDate / Time: November 08, 2009 11:00AM

Description:

Cased Painted Wooden Model of the Schooner Yacht FLYING FISH of Boston, America, late 19th century, mounted on a mahogany plinth, overall ht. 26, wd. 14, lg. 28 in.

Note: The Flying Fish was designed and built by Jeremiah Burnham. She was launched in 1860 in Massachusetts, and for over twenty years her design was used as a model by many shipbuilders.
Estimate $600-800

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Jeremiah Burnham, Massachusetts