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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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Inlaid mahogany Hepplewhite table: Mahogany table with extensive inlaid marquetry. Table has a curved front and straight back. Four legs also with inlay made in Belgium. 32" wide x 13" deep x 33" tall
1024: Inlaid mahogany Hepplewhite tableEst. $500-$750
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Timber trade sign of lantern maker.: Wood backboard with painted decoration for Wilcox Crittendon ship's lantern makers, lamp oil, wicks etc..., chandlers to the mariner. A painted early 20th century lantern is mounted to the
1025: Timber trade sign of lantern maker.Est. $600-$900
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Carved wood American Eagle.: Hand carved eagle with spread wings on a perch with talons showing. Articulated carving including head with beak and eyes. One horizontal split to base. 34" wide x 10" tall
1026: Carved wood American Eagle.Est. $400-$600
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Whaleboat Model by Colin Gray of Nantucket: Finely detailed model of a Beetle whaleboat. Scale 1/2" + 1 foot. Built in 1987 by the Great Nantucket modeler Colin Gray. The vessel is shown on a planed and pegged deck with all of it's gear
1027: Whaleboat Model by Colin Gray of NantucketEst. $2,500-$3,500
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Leather and varnished wood game table: Elegant game table with gold plated hardware including knobs, rosettes and feet with rich varnished finish. The hand tooled leather chess board flips over to become a backgammon board. 34" wide x
1028: Leather and varnished wood game tableEst. $2,000-$3,000
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Painting by Edmund Darch Lewis.: Gouache by Edmund D. Lewis (painted from 1858 - 1875) showing a lakefront farmhouse and mountainous background. On sight 17 1/2" high x 29 1/2" wide. Overall 21" high x 33" wide.
1029: Painting by Edmund Darch Lewis.Est. $1,000-$1,500
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Fan Shaped Flagship Corsair Oyster Platter: Fan shaped, Flagship Corsair Oyster Platter, 10". The Minton's china has the J. Pierpont Morgan signature navy blue trim with gold accents. Top of plate has the New York Yacht Club burgee and the
1030: Fan Shaped Flagship Corsair Oyster PlatterEst. $1,200-$1,500
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Flagship Corsair Fruit Bowl, Mintons: Scalloped Flagship Corsair Fruit Bowl, 9 1/2" x 5". The Minton's china has the J. Pierpont Morgan signature navy blue trim with gold accents. Top, inside edge of bowl has the New York Yacht Club
1032: Flagship Corsair Fruit Bowl, MintonsEst. $600-$800
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13" Flagship Corsair Platter: Oval Flagship Corsair Serving Platter, 13". The Minton's china has the J. Pierpont Morgan signature navy blue trim with gold accents. Top of plate has the NYYC Burgee and the Commodore's Flag
1033: 13" Flagship Corsair PlatterEst. $1,500-$2,000
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Walker's Atlas plate No. 9 of Cape Cod: Walkers chart of Cape Cod Bay, Nantucket Sound and the Atlantic Ocean originally printed in 1891. Land details of Barnstable County show Yarmouth, Dennis, Brewster, Chatham, Orleans and Monomoy with
1034: Walker's Atlas plate No. 9 of Cape CodEst. $250-$350
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J. Class Yacht Enterprise Photo: Associated press photograph showing the deck of the J. Class yacht enterprise as she rested at City Island, New York after her launching in Bristol, RI, April 14, 1930. With typewritten paper
1035: J. Class Yacht Enterprise PhotoEst. $200-$300
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19th century ship's binnacle.: Early ship's binnacle of the type found on clipper ship's in the mid 18th century. Fitted with a dry card compass from the Lord Kelvin Compass Company. Compass shows deterioration to the card. Base
1036: 19th century ship's binnacle.Est. $2,000-$4,000
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Fine scale model of an Alerion sloop: Wonderfully executed model of an Alerion class sloop, named Alerion. Suit of finely stitched linen sails, sunken cockpit with mahogany benches, cabin door, tiller etc... Model has a planked and
1037: Fine scale model of an Alerion sloopEst. $1,500-$2,500
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British Royal Navy Oars.: Pair of varnished maple oars form a Royal Navy pinnace. Twelve feet long!
1038: British Royal Navy Oars.Est. $100-$200
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JP Morgan Sr. Photograph: Photo of J. Pierpont Morgan, Sr. wearing his yachting cap with stamp on verso from Keystone View Co., Inc. of N.Y> 219 East 44th Street, N.Y.C. Also with paper label reading "The late J.P. Morgan
1039: JP Morgan Sr. PhotographEst. $150-$300
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Flagship Corsair Vegetable Side Bowl: Flagship Corsair Vegetable Side Plate Bowl, 6". The Minton's china has the J. Pierpont Morgan signature navy blue trim with gold accents. Inside top of bowl has the New York Yacht Club burgee and
1040: Flagship Corsair Vegetable Side BowlEst. $700-$900
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4 Piece Flagship Corsair Place Setting: Mintons Flagship Corsair Dinner Plate, 10 1/4", Flagship Dessert Plate 7 3/4", Flagship Soup Bowl 10", Flagship Crescent Bone Plate, 9". The Minton's china has the J. Pierpont Morgan signature navy
1041: 4 Piece Flagship Corsair Place SettingEst. $4,000-$6,000
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Flagship Corsair Luncheon Plate.: 9" Flagship Corsair Luncheon Plate. The Minton's china has the J. Pierpont Morgan signature navy blue trim with gold accents. Top of plate has the New York Yacht Club burgee and the Commodore's Flag
1042: Flagship Corsair Luncheon Plate.Est. $600-$800
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Yacht wheel from 1894.: Very fine yacht wheel on pedestal. Six spoke ship's wheel mounted to a brass pedestal with rudder indicator arrow. Engraved with maker's name "Thomas Reid and Sons, patented, Paisley. 1894". Wheel
1043: Yacht wheel from 1894.Est. $2,000-$3,000
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Photograph of JP Morgan, Jr.: Photo with label on verso which reads: "King of Finance sails for Europe and exclusive and unusually good camera study of JP Morgan, American Financial King, as he sailed for Europe from New York,
1044: Photograph of JP Morgan, Jr.Est. $150-$300
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Martha's Vineyard to Nantucket chart: Later hand colored copy of a 1907 George Eldridge chart "C" Atlantic Ocean chart from the Vineyard Sound Lightship to Chatham showing Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, the Elizabeth Islands and the Cape
1044A: Martha's Vineyard to Nantucket chartEst. $400-$600
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Flagship Corsair Consomme Bowl with lid.: Flagship Corsair Consomme Bowl, 9" x 6 1/2". The Minton's china has the J. Pierpont Morgan signature navy blue trim with gold accents. Top of dome and Edge of bowl has the New York Yacht Club burgee
1045: Flagship Corsair Consomme Bowl with lid.Est. $2,000-$3,000
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Flagship Corsair Asparagus Plate: Asparagus Plate, 10" from the Flagship Corsair. The Minton's china has the J. Pierpont Morgan signature navy blue trim with gold accents. Top of plate has the New York Yacht Club burgee and the
1046: Flagship Corsair Asparagus PlateEst. $1,200-$1,500
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