(British, 1876-1965), engraved metal plate showing the yacht "Resolute," Nathanael Herrschoff's 1920 America's Cup defender, with clock positioned in the upper right corner as the sun, housed in a herringbone stepped wood case, under glass, with key.

12 x 12 x 3.25 in.

Property of a Charleston, SC Collection

Nathanael Greene Herreshoff I (American, 1848-1938), was a naval architect-mechanical engineer. "Captain Nat," as he was known, revolutionized yacht design, and produced a succession of undefeated America's Cup defenders between 1893Ð1920.

Some minor loss to herringbone inlay.

$300 - 500