Luncheon Plate | Minton | New York Yacht Club | 1898 other The hull is painted black

The hull is painted black above the waterline and green below

Alva was a 264-foot steam yacht built in Kiel

Details include Imray & Son 1872 Chart of the Coast of Brazil

Authentic aluminum cage light with protective cage and glass globe

with rich ruby red lenses

Luncheon Plate | Minton | New York Yacht Club | 1898 other The hull is painted blackPersonal dinnerware made exclusively for J. Pierpont Morgan (1837 1913) for use aboard his personal steam yacht Corsair, built in 1890. This 8 Luncheon Plate by Minton's has the J. Pierpont Morgan signature navy blue trim with gold accents. Reverse has Mintons stamp. Inside top of plate has the New York Yacht Club burgee and the Commodore flag crossing staffs with a blue banner beneath reading "Flagship". J. P. Morgan was elected New York Yacht Club