Rivet
Signed, dated 1880 and inscribed "Toronto, Ont."; sheet 19.5 ins x 27 ins; 49.5 cms x 68.6 cms
drawn in 1880
Lot offered for sale by Waddington's, Toronto at the auction event "Canadian & Inuit Fine Art" held on Mon, May 27, 2019.
Lot 128
Lot 128
Estimate: CAD $5,000 - $7,000
Realised: CAD $8,400
Realised: CAD $8,400
Lot description - from the online catalogue*
Provenance:
Private Collection, Ontario
Notes:
The Rivet was built by W. Simons & Co. of Renfrew, Scotland in 1856, and was brought to Canada on a steamer. The Rivet was a frequent competitor over the years at the Royal Canadian Yacht Club (RCYC) in Toronto, winning the first regatta that honoured the Prince of Wales (later to be King Edward VII) in 1860, establishing the Prince of Wales Cup. This elegant boat served as a yacht until 1890, when it became a steam ferry in Hamilton until 1912. There is now a half-hull model of the Rivet on display at the RCYC, representing the legacy of the yacht as a 'cutter'.
Private Collection, Ontario
Notes:
The Rivet was built by W. Simons & Co. of Renfrew, Scotland in 1856, and was brought to Canada on a steamer. The Rivet was a frequent competitor over the years at the Royal Canadian Yacht Club (RCYC) in Toronto, winning the first regatta that honoured the Prince of Wales (later to be King Edward VII) in 1860, establishing the Prince of Wales Cup. This elegant boat served as a yacht until 1890, when it became a steam ferry in Hamilton until 1912. There is now a half-hull model of the Rivet on display at the RCYC, representing the legacy of the yacht as a 'cutter'.
Most realised prices include the Buyer's Premium of 18-25%, but not the HST/GST Tax.
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