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Shipbuilders half block models of 1960s yacht

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Shipbuilders half-block models of 1960's yacht

Origin

England

Period

1950-1979

Dimensions

W.	43.31 in;	H.	12.99 in;
W.	110.01 cm;	H.	32.99 cm;

Creation Date

1965

Description

Shipbuilder's half-block model of classic 1960's yacht on a polished mahogany back-board

Literature
It was customary for a shipyard / boat builder to build a half hull of any yacht they built. Often they would build one for the owner and another for the yard.
Large collections of half hulls can be found in famous yacht clubs around the world. The most notable in Th New York Yavht club, the Royal Thames in London and the Royal Yacht Squadren on the Isle of Wight.. These wonderful and exstancive collections have been made over many years, many of the half hulls have been donated by there owners.

Styles / Movements

Traditional

Incollect Reference Number

270239