A replica of the Americas Cup trophy 1901, in the form of an Austrian china ewer decorated to one side with a view of Ailsa Craig and to the other the
Hammer:
£120
Estimate:
£150 - £200
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A replica of the Americas Cup trophy 1901, in the form of an Austrian china ewer decorated to one side with a view of Ailsa Craig and to the other the Cloch Lighthouse, 22cm., 8 1/2in. Sir Thomas Lipton's Shamrock II was launched in 1901 from Denny Bros Yard some 16 miles west of Glasgow. The sea trials were conducted on the Clyde and to commemorate the event six replica cups were commissioned. This replica was presented to the grandfather of the current vendor.