Vintage Decorated Life Preserver “Defender”

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DeptDecorative Arts, Maritime Arts
SizeDiameter 24 in.
Ref #43199
Lot #739
EST $$600-$800

Vintage Decorated Life Preserver “Defender”, depicting the 1895 America’s Cup Yacht Defender, New York Yacht club, the reverse with history: 9th Defender of the Cup, she was Herreshoff designed and built. She defeated the British keel cutter Valkyrie III.

Diameter 24 in.

This item is included in the upcoming August 2, 2026 auction.
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