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1115: Bronze signal cannon from the yacht "Colonia" c.11180A: Corsair Launch1155: J. Pierpont Morgan's Tiffany cigar cutter
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Possessions of JP Morgan from Corsair 1890

Historically important items from JP Morgans 1890 yacht. 220 pieces of Mintons china owned by JP Morgan for use on his 1890 yacht Corsair. Each piece has the Mintons stamp of a red circle with a crown which represents the manufacturing period of 1873 - 1912. This china was used to entertain guests and friends such as Mark Twain, Thomas Edison,Theodore Roosevelt, William Randolph Hearst, Joseph Pulitzer, Henry Ford etc... Other Morgan owned items in the sale will include a silver Tiffany ashtray and cigar cutter bearing the Morgan crest of a crescent moon and star, a set of ivory poker chips from Corsair by Black Starr and Frost, a magnificent custom silver dolphin lamp, photos of the steam yacht Corsair and many other important possessions of JP Morgan. The spectacular 30' tender, built by Herreshoff, from the port side of Corsair III will be a feature item. The auction will also include elegant nautical antiques including 40 model boats, lanterns and light fixtures, prints, paintings, game tables, furniture and gentlemen’s antiques.
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Flagship Corsair Egg Cup: Egg Cup 2 1/2" high x 2" diameter from Flagship Corsair, The Minton's china has the J. Pierpont Morgan signature navy blue trim with gold accents. Outside of cup has the New York Yacht Club burgee
1342: Flagship Corsair Egg CupEst. $400-$600
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Ship's wheel clock.: Nicely made ship's wheel decoration by Maitland-Smith with anchor hanging bracket, varnished ship's wheel and quartz clock. Wheel has eight turned spindles. 36" diameter x 61" high
1343: Ship's wheel clock.Est. $1,000-$1,500Lot Passed
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Yacht Photo by Norman Fortier: Black and white photo by marine photographer Norman Fortier showing a small sloop under full sail in calm seas. With photographers stamp. Matted and framed. On sight 9" x 7 1/2". Overall 14 1/2" x
1344: Yacht Photo by Norman FortierEst. $150-$200
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Yacht Photo of "Andiamo": Mid 20th century photo by Don Schwarm of the cruising yacht "Andiamo" shown under full sail, and flying the New York Yacht Club burgee back of photo bears stamp of Sante, Schwarm, Sheldon Inc, 817
1345: Yacht Photo of "Andiamo"Est. $250-$450
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Yacht Photo of "Andiamo": Black and white photograph by Don Schwarm of the sailing yacht "Andiamo" shown under full sail and flying the New York yacht Club burgee. Photo is back stamped with the mark of Sante, Schwarm,
1346: Yacht Photo of "Andiamo"Est. $250-$450Lot Passed
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Engraving of lawn bowls by W. Dendy Sadler.: British genre scene by W. Dendy Sadler, 1904 showing a summer outing with the men enjoying a game of bowls while the women talk at an outdoor table. Signed in pencil by teh artist and engraver James
1347: Engraving of lawn bowls by W. Dendy Sadler.Est. $750-$1,000
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Brass mess room light: Solid brass mess room light from the Royal Navy. Highly polished and lacquered with nameplate with pattern number 398. Fitted with three stabilizing rings and two vents as well as mounting handle.
1349: Brass mess room lightEst. $100-$200
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19th century octant- London: Early navigator's octant with ivory label from Spencer Browning and Rust of London. Paper labels inside box from C.G. King, 72 Washington St. Boston and Samuel Thaxter, 125 State St. , Boston.
1350: 19th century octant- LondonEst. $600-$900
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NYYC Committee on admissions box: Early twentieth century metal box, painted black with gold trim. Formerly in the collection of the New York Yacht Club. Used by the committee on admissions and painted as such on hinged lid. Box
1352: NYYC Committee on admissions boxEst. $1,200-$1,800Lot Passed
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Pair of Large Aluminum Portholes: Polished aluminum portholes with three dogbolts, glass windows and sturdy hinges.
1353: Pair of Large Aluminum PortholesEst. $200-$300
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Oil painting of a square rigged ship: "Oil painting of a square rigged vessel under full sail underway with while hull flying a Union Jack. Signed lower right ""O'Leary"". 20"" x 35""/ Over all 28"" high x 43"" wide"
1354: Oil painting of a square rigged shipEst. $500-$700
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Bronze sitting Mermaid statue: Bronze mermaid in a sitting position, painted bronze color with turquoise painted gills and tail holding a conch shell. 19 1/2" x 13"
1355: Bronze sitting Mermaid statueEst. $100-$200
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Map of Green Harbor, Mass: "Map of showing details of Green Harbor, Mass and cross sections of Scituate, Barker Farm Beach, Abington Village, Brant Point Rock and Humarock. Also shows a bit of Cape Cod and Massachusetts Bay.
1356: Map of Green Harbor, MassEst. $350-$550
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Wooden pie crust table: "Mahogany finished pie crust table with pedestal base. 16"" x 24"" high"
1357: Wooden pie crust tableEst. $200-$300Lot Passed
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Map of Gloucester, Mass from 1800's: "Copy of an 1894 chart of Gloucester Harbor. Chart of areas in and around Gloucester Massachusetts. Showing the Massachusetts coast including Magnolia, Eastern point, and Gloucester. Matted and
1358: Map of Gloucester, Mass from 1800'sEst. $150-$200
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Flagship Corsair Butter Pat: Small Flagship Corsair Butter Pat, 3 1/4" diameter. The Minton's china has the J. Pierpont Morgan signature navy blue trim with gold accents. Top, inside edge of dish has the New York Yacht Club
1360: Flagship Corsair Butter PatEst. $300-$400
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Pair of portholes: "Pair of nickel plated, brass portholes. Hinged doors, tempered glass and two dog bolts. 13 1/2"" over all with 8"" glass."
1361: Pair of portholesEst. $600-$900Lot Passed
Pair of early bowls prints: Colored book plate showing a game of Bowls "There was a crash, a smash and a roar". Matted and framed, along with a second print "Christmas at our bowling club" by Kemble which shows bowlers in
1363: Pair of early bowls printsEst. $100-$200Lot Passed
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Early photo print of a steam yacht: Photo print of a steam yacht under full sail with label 209 from a sale held at the New York Yacht Club for it's members that was held in 1989. It is matted and framed in oak. Condition, somewhat
1364: Early photo print of a steam yachtEst. $200-$400
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Black and White photo of a sloop: Black and white of a sloop showing a New York Yacht Club yacht. Black and white photo of a sloop coming bow on flying a NYYC burgee, stamped on reverse "Photographed by Sante Schwarm, Sheldon, Inc.
1365: Black and White photo of a sloopEst. $350-$550
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