{"product_id":"1895-americas-cup-yacht-valkyrie-iii-ship-model-display-case-1","title":"1895 Americas Cup Yacht Valkyrie III Ship Model Display Case","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_b7dfdc811c1cdedc\" class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel tutor-markdown-rendering stronger enable-updated-hr-color\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1895 America's Cup Challenger \"Valkyrie III\" Ship Model \u0026amp; Display Case\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis exceptional and highly detailed model of the 1895 America's Cup Yacht, \"Valkyrie III,\" represents a masterpiece of maritime historical reproduction. A striking centerpiece for any collector, this two-piece ship model (ship with case and a separate stand, totaling two main pieces as seen, is presented within a custom wooden-framed glass display case, highlighting its intricate design against a vibrant blue backdrop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailed Craftsmanship \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe model (a gaff-rigged cutter) features a solid hull with a dark blue painted top-side, a dark red bottom, and a distinct copper waterline and cove stripe. The deck is expertly planked in mahogany and includes extensive, precise fittings: cleats, a windlass, companionways, skylights, winches, turning blocks, deck eyes, mainsheet traveler, and a tiller. The model is rigged with a complete suit of finely crafted cotton sails, making it a comprehensive recreation of the yacht in its prime.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Plaque Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElegantly preserved at the base of the model is a dark plaque with engraved specifications from the original vessel, which challenged the defender, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDefender\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, in 1895:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e George L. Watson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilder:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e D \u0026amp; W. Henderson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLaunched:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Patrick on the Clyde\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOwner:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Earl of Dunraven\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 129 ft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Draft:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 20 ft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Beam:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 26.2 ft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Tonnage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 167\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Sail Area:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 13,028 Square Feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVerified Provenance \u0026amp; Auction History\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis exact model is documented in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChristie's New York Auction Catalog for the Maritime Sale held on July 30, 2002\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (please refer to the verified catalog documentation in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScreenshot_20260712-223024.jpg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for visual reference).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCatalog Lot Number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 38\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuction Listing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \"A MODEL OF THE AMERICA'S CUP CHALLENGER VALKYRIE III\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Attribution:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \"Anonymous; American, 20th century\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Auction Estimate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e $2,000–$4,000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Context from Catalog:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The catalog entry confirms Lord Dunraven’s order for a high-performance challenger, designed by George L. Watson, and details the final yacht’s dimensions and \"composite construction.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Specifications \u0026amp; Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasured Components:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShip Model (Standalone):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 33\" H x 33\" L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplay Case:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 15\" Deep x 43 ½\" W x 40\" L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 31\" L x 44\" W x 165\" D\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Handling:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This is a delicate, large-scale item that requires professional crating and insured freight handling. Please contact us for a detailed shipping quote.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Northeastern Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52980074610969,"sku":null,"price":7000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/5486\/3129\/files\/1895_Americas_Cup_Challenger_Valkyrie_III_Ship_Model_and_Display_Case.jpg?v=1786734087","url":"https:\/\/northeasterncollection.com\/products\/1895-americas-cup-yacht-valkyrie-iii-ship-model-display-case-1","provider":"northeastern collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}