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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 Fruit Bowl, Mintons: Scalloped Flagship Fruit Bowl, 9 1/2" x 5" from the Flagship Corsair. The Minton's china has the J. Pierpont Morgan signature navy blue trim with gold accents. Top, inside edge of bowl has the New
1047: Flagship Corsair Fruit Bowl, MintonsEst. $600-$800
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Flagship Corsair Tea Cup and Saucer: Flagship Tea Cup 3" x 2" & Flagship Saucer, 5" diameter, from the Flagship Corsair. The Minton's china has the J. Pierpont Morgan signature navy blue trim with gold accents. Outside of cup & top,
1048: Flagship Corsair Tea Cup and SaucerEst. $1,000-$1,250
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Desk set from steam yacht "Aloha".: Fine desk set from steam yacht "Aloha" with equestrian theme, showing pen holder set in the shape of a brass horseshoe, two inkwells - the caps of which are in the shape of jockey's hats with ink
1049: Desk set from steam yacht "Aloha".Est. $400-$600
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Oil on board of the Volunteer: Oil on canvas of the America's Cup defender "Volunteer" under full sail in the process of raising the spinnaker. Vessel is flying the American flag and the New York Yacht Club burgee. signed lower
1050A: Oil on board of the VolunteerEst. $1,500-$2,000
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Very large shell mirror: Large circular mirror constructed with hundreds of sea shells. Nicely crafted with similar mollusk shells and fitted with a glass mirror. 38 1/2" diameter
1052: Very large shell mirrorEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Bronze of a Fisherman: Early twentieth century bronze showing a fisherman in oilskins clutching a fishing net with his left hand and looking out to sea with his right. Felt bottom. 15" tall x 7" wide
1053: Bronze of a FishermanEst. $400-$600
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Ship's wheel on brass pedestal.: Early 20th century ship's wheel on pedestal. Highly polished and lacquered pedestal fitted with a nicely varnished eight-spoke ship's wheel with turned spindles. Wheel diameter is 42" x 55" overall
1054: Ship's wheel on brass pedestal.Est. $2,500-$3,500
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Dessert Plate, Corsair: Dessert Plate, 7 3/4" from 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 J. Pierpont
1055: Dessert Plate, CorsairEst. $600-$800
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Corsair Crescent Shaped Bone Plate: Crescent Shaped Bone Plate, 9" from 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 J.
1056: Corsair Crescent Shaped Bone PlateEst. $600-$800
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1822 Chart of South America: Framed, blueback, early 19th century chart of the east and west coast of South America from The River Plate to Valparaiso, including the Falkland Islands with plans of the principal harbours. This
1057: 1822 Chart of South AmericaEst. $2,000-$3,000
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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 Crescent Bone Plate, 9", Flagship Soup Bowl 10". The Minton's china has the J. Pierpont Morgan signature navy
1060: 4 Piece Flagship Corsair Place SettingEst. $4,000-$6,000
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9" Flagship Corsair Luncheon Plate.: Scalloped edge Flagship Corsair Luncheon Plate, 9". 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
1061: 9" Flagship Corsair Luncheon Plate.Est. $600-$800
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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
1062: Flagship Corsair Asparagus PlateEst. $1,200-$1,500
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Flagship Corsair Vegetable Serving Bowl, 8": Flagship Corsair Vegetable Serving Bowl 8 1/4" x 6 1/2" x 2" high. The Minton's china has the J. Pierpont Morgan signature navy blue trim with gold accents. Outside of bowl has the New York Yacht
1063: Flagship Corsair Vegetable Serving Bowl, 8"Est. $1,000-$1,500
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Clipper ship painting by I. Chaney: Oil on canvas painting of a clipper ship under full sail. Signed lower right I. Chaney (?). Vessel is shown with all sails set including stunsails on starboard. A crew is showing on deck. Mounted
1064: Clipper ship painting by I. ChaneyEst. $1,200-$1,500Lot Passed
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Pair of Perko port and starboard lanterns.: Fine pair of port and starboard lanterns with fresnel glass lenses and wide wings by Perko. Cracked port lens. Highly polished and lacquered. 18" tall with handles x 16" wide.
1067: Pair of Perko port and starboard lanterns.Est. $1,400-$1,800
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Ship's door with porthole.: Solid mahogany ship's door fitted with round brass porthole with glass. Fitted on hinges to a mahogany frame. Complete with lever handle and lock. No Key.
1068: Ship's door with porthole.Est. $1,000-$1,500Lot Passed
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Photo of Yachtsman Rod Stevens: 1933 Photograph of Yachtsman Roderick Stevens onboard the yacht "Dorade" on a voyage to Norway taken by Porter Buck. This photo was included in yacht photographer Stanley Rosenfeld's book "The Story
1069: Photo of Yachtsman Rod StevensEst. $1,000-$2,000
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