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A 1920s Original Racing Pond Yacht Hull, 128cm with Bespoke Mahogany Stand
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A 1920s Original Racing Pond Yacht Hull, 128cm with Bespoke Mahogany Stand

1900 - 1920
Sold 30 March 2026 · Gilt and Gesso
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A 1920s Original Racing Pond Yacht Hull, 128cm with Bespoke Mahogany Stand.

A superbly stylish, 1920s English racing pond yacht hull of excellent scale and hand built craftsmanship., measuring 128cm length.

The hand built antique pond yacht is a very fine quality thing, almost certainly made by a boat makers, often exact scale reproductions of racing yachts made by the boat makers workshops.

This is a larger example, an impressive 128cm with original lead keel and mahogany deck with all fixings but no sails or rigging, a decorative yacht of considerable appeal. We have just commissioned the bespoke, hand built mahogany base stand with cedar wood uprights.

Dimensions

Length 128cm

Height 40cm Inc yacht and stand

Width 23cm

A magnificent racing pond yacht hull and stand, a table top, bookcase, window display, shop piece etc.., of considerable decorative appeal, an interior design piece that can enhance a classic or contemporary space.

Free collection from Lewes, East Sussex.

U.K. delivery available.

We operate a weekly delivery service into London and surrounding areas of M25 for only £40 plus any relevant congestion charges, please enquire.

We can recommend a whole of U.K. weekly delivery service for only £65, this is a door to door service, please enquire for Scotland or IOW.

Date of Manufacture

Gilt and Gesso has dated this Antique Pond Yacht to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
128cm (50.39")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Reference Numbers
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SA1151825
Description
A 1920s Original Racing Pond Yacht Hull, 128cm with Bespoke Mahogany Stand.
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A superbly stylish, 1920s English racing pond yacht hull of excellent scale and hand built craftsmanship.
Gilt and Gesso

, measuring 128cm length.

fig 1. A large vintage wooden pond yacht hull painted white and red, resting upon a custom mahogany display stand.
fig 1. A 1920s Original Racing Pond Yacht Hull, 128cm with Bespoke Mahogany Stand

The hand built antique pond yacht is a very fine quality thing, almost certainly made by a boat makers, often exact scale reproductions of racing yachts made by the boat makers workshops.

This is a larger example, an impressive 128cm with original lead keel and mahogany deck with all fixings but no sails or rigging, a decorative yacht of considerable appeal. We have just commissioned the bespoke, hand built mahogany base stand with cedar wood uprights.

fig 2. A large vintage wooden pond yacht hull painted white and red, resting upon a custom mahogany display stand.
fig 2. A 1920s Original Racing Pond Yacht Hull, 128cm with Bespoke Mahogany Stand

Dimensions

Length 128cm

Height 40cm Inc yacht and stand

Width 23cm

A magnificent racing pond yacht hull and stand, a table top, bookcase, window display, shop piece etc.., of considerable decorative appeal, an interior design piece that can enhance a classic or contemporary space.

fig 3. A large vintage wooden pond yacht hull painted white and red, resting upon a custom mahogany display stand.
fig 3. A 1920s Original Racing Pond Yacht Hull, 128cm with Bespoke Mahogany Stand

Free collection from Lewes, East Sussex.

U.K. delivery available.

We operate a weekly delivery service into London and surrounding areas of M25 for only £40 plus any relevant congestion charges, please enquire.

We can recommend a whole of U.K. weekly delivery service for only £65, this is a door to door service, please enquire for Scotland or IOW.

Date of Manufacture

Gilt and Gesso has dated this Antique Pond Yacht to the 1920s.

Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
128cm (50.39")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1151825
Gilt and Gesso
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2023
Dealer Profile

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Archive I A large vintage wooden pond yacht hull painted white and red, resting upon a custom mahogany display stand. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A 1920s Original Racing Pond Yacht Hull, 128cm with Bespoke Mahogany Stand

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Telephone 07904 423385
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BN21 1DJ
United Kingdom
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Verified Since May 2023
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A large vintage wooden pond yacht hull painted white and red, resting upon a custom mahogany display stand.
A 1920s Original Racing Pond Yacht Hull, 128cm with Bespoke Mahogany Stand
Ref: SA1151825
A large vintage wooden pond yacht hull painted white and red, resting upon a custom mahogany display stand.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleMaritime & Nautical
  • MaterialWood, Mahogany, Brass
  • ColourWhite
  • MotifsCarved wooden hull, Anti-fouling red painted keel, Bespoke wood display stand
  • SizeH 40 cm (16 in) x W 128 cm (50 in) x D 23 cm (9 in)

FAQs

Pond yachts gained immense popularity during the 19th and early 20th centuries, when enthusiasts raced handcrafted model sailing boats on park lakes. These vessels were meticulously engineered to mimic the hydrodynamics of full-sized racing yachts.

Authentic period pond yachts typically feature hollowed-out wooden hulls carved from pine or cedar to reduce weight, paired with lead keels for ballast, and mounted on bespoke hardwood stands made from timbers like mahogany.

Authenticity is identified through period-appropriate construction techniques, genuine patination on the painted wood surfaces, original metal fittings, and maker marks or construction hallmarks consistent with early 20th-century craftsmanship.

Placing a large model boat on a sideboard, bookcase top, or bespoke stand creates a striking focal point in coastal, traditional, or eclectic interiors, adding architectural height and historical narrative to a room.

Preservation requires keeping wooden models away from direct sunlight and extreme temperature fluctuations to prevent timber cracking or paint flaking, dusting gently with a soft dry brush, and avoiding chemical cleaners.
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