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Rare Builders Half Model of the Herreshoff Yacht Avanti

$2,895
£2,187.07
€2,508.09
CA$4,039.42
A$4,396.13
CHF 2,330.38
MX$52,888.80
NOK 29,556.76
SEK 27,042.36
DKK 18,737.33

About the Item

Half model of the Sparkman Stephens designed and Herreshoff–built 56.8 foot yawl Avanti. Built in Bristol, Rhode Island, in 1935. This is a builders half model with engraved nameplate. Built for Walter Rothschild, Chairman of Filene’s and Federated Department Stores. Weight: 7 lbs. Overall Dimensions: 11" H x 34" W x 4" D. Made: America Material: Wood Date: 1935
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Width: 34 in (86.36 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1935
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Norwell, MA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 14021stDibs: LU1741247816632

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