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Late 19th-century Scratch-built Ketch-rigged Pond Yacht with Carvel Hull, C.1890
Salisbury Antiques Centre
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Late 19th-century Scratch-built Ketch-rigged Pond Yacht with Carvel Hull, C.1890

19th century
Description

A large and impressive late 19th-century scratch-built model of a ketch-rigged racing yacht, complete with its full complement of original canvas sails. Beautifully constructed, the hull is finely ribbed and planked in the carvel manner, with a planked deck and a lead keel set into the underside for stability.

The craftsmanship is notable, with individually pinned strakes, shaped bow and stern sections, and turned wooden masts with period rigging rings and fittings. The deck features a raised hatch and carefully detailed bulwarks, while the elegant sheer and sweeping bow suggest the lines of a fast Victorian racing yacht.

Structurally sound and retaining an excellent patina throughout, this is a superb decorative and maritime piece with real presence.

Circa 1890

Physical Dimensions
Height
195cm (76.77")
Width
172cm (67.72")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
Declaration

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Antique Wooden Pond Yacht to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1184823
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C2461
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Description
A large and impressive late 19th-century scratch-built model of a ketch-rigged racing yacht, complete with its full complement of original canvas sails.
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Beautifully constructed, the hull is finely ribbed and planked in the carvel manner, with a planked deck and a lead keel set into the underside for stability.
Salisbury Antiques Centre
fig 1. A late nineteenth-century scratch-built wooden pond yacht featuring a carvel hull, ketch rigging, off-white canvas sails, and a fitted wooden display base.
fig 1. Late 19th-century Scratch-built Ketch-rigged Pond Yacht with Carvel Hull, C.1890

The craftsmanship is notable, with individually pinned strakes, shaped bow and stern sections, and turned wooden masts with period rigging rings and fittings. The deck features a raised hatch and carefully detailed bulwarks, while the elegant sheer and sweeping bow suggest the lines of a fast Victorian racing yacht.

Structurally sound and retaining an excellent patina throughout, this is a superb decorative and maritime piece with real presence.

Circa 1890

Height
195cm (76.77")
Width
172cm (67.72")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Antique Wooden Pond Yacht to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1184823
Dealers Internal Ref
C2461
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Archive I A late nineteenth-century scratch-built wooden pond yacht featuring a carvel hull, ketch rigging, off-white canvas sails, and a fitted wooden display base.

Late 19th-Century Scratch-Built Ketch-Rigged Pond Yacht with Carvel Hull, c.1890

Archive II A late nineteenth-century scratch-built wooden pond yacht featuring a carvel hull, ketch rigging, off-white canvas sails, and a fitted wooden display base. View II
Archive III A late nineteenth-century scratch-built wooden pond yacht featuring a carvel hull, ketch rigging, off-white canvas sails, and a fitted wooden display base. View III
Archive IV A late nineteenth-century scratch-built wooden pond yacht featuring a carvel hull, ketch rigging, off-white canvas sails, and a fitted wooden display base. View IV
Archive V A late nineteenth-century scratch-built wooden pond yacht featuring a carvel hull, ketch rigging, off-white canvas sails, and a fitted wooden display base. View V
Archive VI A late nineteenth-century scratch-built wooden pond yacht featuring a carvel hull, ketch rigging, off-white canvas sails, and a fitted wooden display base. View VI
Archive VII A late nineteenth-century scratch-built wooden pond yacht featuring a carvel hull, ketch rigging, off-white canvas sails, and a fitted wooden display base. View VII
Archive VIII A late nineteenth-century scratch-built wooden pond yacht featuring a carvel hull, ketch rigging, off-white canvas sails, and a fitted wooden display base. View VIII
Archive IX A late nineteenth-century scratch-built wooden pond yacht featuring a carvel hull, ketch rigging, off-white canvas sails, and a fitted wooden display base. View IX
Archive X A late nineteenth-century scratch-built wooden pond yacht featuring a carvel hull, ketch rigging, off-white canvas sails, and a fitted wooden display base. View X
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A late nineteenth-century scratch-built wooden pond yacht featuring a carvel hull, ketch rigging, off-white canvas sails, and a fitted wooden display base.
Late 19th-Century Scratch-Built Ketch-Rigged Pond Yacht with Carvel Hull, c.1890
Ref: SA1184823
A late nineteenth-century scratch-built wooden pond yacht featuring a carvel hull, ketch rigging, off-white canvas sails, and a fitted wooden display base.
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Victorian pond yachts were detailed, functional scale model sailing vessels crafted for competitive racing or leisure on urban boating lakes during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

These models were typically constructed using carved solid wood or planked carvel hulls made from pine or mahogany, fitted with brass deck fittings, linen or cotton canvas sails, and lead-weighted keels.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-carved or plank-on-frame hulls, hand-stitched cotton sails with natural age patination, period brass or copper hardware, and evidence of genuine water-use wear on the keel.

Displaying a model yacht on a sideboard, mantelpiece, or deep shelf adds architectural height and texture, complementing both coastal retreats and classic library settings.

Keep the vessel away from direct sunlight and damp environments to prevent timber warping and sail discoloration; dust gently with a soft dry brush, avoiding liquid cleaners on aged textiles.
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