A Mirrored Back Half Model Of The MARGARITA

ANONYMOUS; 20TH CENTURY.

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A Mirrored Back Half Model Of The MARGARITA
Anonymous; 20th century.
The model, built up from the solid, with white painted topsides and a red bottom with veneer decks which have been scored to replicate planking. The model is mounted on a mirror to give the illusion of being a full model. The model is well detailed, including: bowsprit, anchors, anchor davit, bollards, deck railings, ladders, skylights, companionways, bridge, binnacle, ship's wheel, ventilators, eight ships boats fitted to davits, funnel painted a buff color, stump masts, brass propeller and numerous other details. The model is displayed in a dark mahogany case with beveled mirrors at either end.
54½ x 7¼ x 12½ in.(138.4 x 18.3 x 31.7 cm.) cased dimensions.

拍品专文

Designed by G.L Watson, Margarita was built in 1900 by Scott S.B. Engine Co., Ltd. This Margarita was the third craft of that name owned by A. J. Drexel, the Philadelphia banker affiliated with the Morgan interests. She was one of the most luxurious of the many luxury yachts of that era. She appears to have been in both the Russian and British Navies in World War I and thereafter.