A pond yacht 'Meteor II' circa 1900

with a sleek green-painted hull, Bermudan rig and varnished brightwork, the top of the coachroof cover inscribed 'Meteor II Sailing Master Ken Johnson', with the original bespoke green-painted stand with kapok-filled protective pads, the remnants of the original cotton sails are included, (2), 130cm long, 175cm high, From the collection of Tim Wonnacott FRICS. The German Emperor Kaiser Wilhelm II was a keen yachtsman, owning several yachts named 'Meteor'. In 1896, 'Meteor II' was launched to a design by George Lennox Watson and built by D & W Henderson. Reputed to have cost in excess of £20,000 and considered one of the finest cutters ever built, she proved to be extremely fast, winning race after race through the 1896 season, her 18-foot draught contributing much to performance, together with the skills of her British crew of thirty-five persons. She served until 1902 when she was replaced by the American-designed-and-built 'Meteor III'. Condition Report, Condition Report, This lot does not have a condition report, if you would like further information, please click the 'Request A Condition Report’ button below. Request A Condition Report, Request A Condition Report

Estimate:£800

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