"Shamrock" is one of a range of yachts made in the 1930's and sold through the famous London store Hamleys. She is named after the Americas Cup racing yachts owned by Sir Thomas Lipton. She has the wonderful hull shape of that era.
She has a hollow hull with a separate hardwood deck. The turquoise and gold paintwork is original but this yacht has been sailed so there are marks on both sides of the hull. The rudder and tiller are original. There is a gold coachline and gold name transfers on the bows.
The deck is in really good condition with all original fittings and cut plank lines. The varnish is also original and has crackled giving a lovely aged colour and patina. The original red band around the deck edge is in good order.
The sails are in very good condition and have the blue striping indicative of the 1930's. There are a couple of pin holes but no tears. There are some waterstains.
She is a little unusual as she has a gaff rig. Most of these yachts had gunter rigs.
One or two of the spars appear to have been replaced and the rigging has been renewed.
However, overall the condition is very good indeed considering her age and how much sailing she must have done.
The stand is made of mahoghany and, although in the correct style, is a replacement.
This is an attractive pond yacht which is very evocative of the early 20th century era.
1930's Hamleys "Shamrock" in as sailed condition -Sold
Length: 54cm (21") plus bowsprit 70cm overall Beam: 13cm (5") overall height 70cms (27.5") including stand