This rare, very beautiful, pond yacht was sold by Bassett-Lowke in the 1930's.
She appears to be a Bassett-Lowke Cygnet. However, they were normally supplied with a "swinging door" rudder. This yacht is fitted with a simple self steering system so perhaps she was made in the later years of the 1930's.
Although she has been sailed she is in stunning condition for her age.
She has her original green paintwork above the waterline with a gold coachline and cream below. The paintwork is in very good condition with just a few marks on the bow and the keel. There are one or two marks on the deck edge and on the transom.
The hardwood deck is mahogany and has its original varnish with plank lines cut into it. It has a lovely colour. There is a circular hatch with a cork insert.
The rig is in very good order. The sails are original and in remarkable condition for their age There are a few stains but no holes or tears. It appears that some of the spars may have been replaced.
Also some of the rigging has been renewed but all the hooks and bowsies appear original.
She has been fitted with some lovely BL accessories including fairleads fore and aft and a windlass
Please have a good look at the photos regarding the wonderful condition.
It is rare to find a large Bassett-Lowke in such original condition.
The stand is made of oak and may be later than the yacht but is included in the sale as it sets off the yacht exceptionally well.
1930's Bassett-Lowke Pond Yacht wonderful original condition-£395
Length: 71cm (28") plus bowsprit 86cms overall Beam: 19cm (7.5") overall height 104cms (41") including stand