20th century, as she appeared while serving under arms in the federal blockade of Southern ports during the Civil War; painted and stained woods throughout, the model is raised on a walnut cradle over a conforming base having an engraved name plate and glass cover.

Case dimensions 32 x 45-1/2 x12-1/4 in.

From the Collection of David Graham, Linville, North Carolina

In 1851 the newly launched America was the surprise winner of a prestigious race around Britain's Isle of Wight. The yacht's fame grew to such an extent that the America's Cup race was named after her. During the Civil War the America was pressed into Confederate service before falling into Union hands. After the war, former Union general and wealthy politician Benjamin Butler came to own the vessel. During the first decades of the 20th century, the storied America limped on as a ward of the U.S. government before she was finally scuttled in 1945 due to unavailable funding.

Very good estate condition.