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LOT 141

Lot 141

Twenty-Four Lenox ‘America’s Cup Defender’ and ‘Clipper Ships’ Service Plates, c.1934-47

Twenty-Four Lenox ‘America’s Cup Defender’ and ‘Clipper Ships’ Service Plates, c.1934-47
Lot 141 Details
Twenty-Four Lenox ‘America’s Cup Defender’ and ‘Clipper Ships’ Service Plates, c.1934-47

one minor rim chip
diameter 10.5" — 26.7 cm.
printed marks in green, titles and detailed accounts in gilt, painted pattern numbers 1830/etc. in gilt

Estimate $1,000-$1,500

Realised: $1,440
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Lot Report

Provenance:

Estate of Edgar F. Kaiser, Jr

CONDITION DETAILS

Minor shallow chip at rim of one Clipper plate; otherwise substantially in good condition; seventeen are America’s Cup Defenders: #1 Thistle against Volunteer #2 Galatea against Mayflower #3 Valkyrie III against Defender (shows Defender crossing Valkyrie's bow) #4 Livonia against Columbia #5 Genesta against Puritan (shows Puritan fouling Genesta) #6 American, nearing finish in her race for Royal Yacht Squadron 100 Guinea Cup.... #8 Countess of Dufferin against Madeleine #9 Livonia against Sappho #10 Valkyrie III against Defender (shows Valkyrie fouling Defender at finish ) #11 Valkyrie III against Defender (shows Defender crossing finish after Valkyrie disqualified) #13 Resolute - Cup Defender 1920 #14 Rainbow - Cup Defender 1934 #15 American Cup Defender - Enterprise - 1930 #16 Allanta against Mischief #17 Genesta against Puritan (shows Puritan passing Genesta) #18 Valkyrie II against Vigilant #19 Ranger - Cup Defender - 1937 and seven are Clipper Ships: #1 Black Prince, Boston, 1856 #2 Junenta, Thomaston, Maine 1853 #3 Aracle, Maine, 1853 #4 Sweepstakes, New York 1853 #8 Galatea, Charleston, Mass. 1854 #7 Young America, New York, 1853 #11 Golden West, Boston, 1852

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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