6172

19th Century

SIX RARE ANTIQUE YACHT CLUB BURGEES

All pieced wool bunting, showing varying degrees of wear.
1-2) Two New York Yacht Club with a red cross centered by a white star on a blue field. Approx. 32" x 50" and 35" x 33".
3-4) One Eastern Yacht Club (Marblehead, Massachusetts) and one similar with a white star at the center of a diagonal red stripe on a blue field. Approx. 34" x 37" and 32" x 34".
5) Swallowtail with a white cotton star applique at the center of a blue diamond on a red field bordered by blue. Canvas hoist. Approx. 23.5" x 38".
6) Swallowtail with a white cotton star applique at the center of a blue diamond on a white and red striped field bordered by blue. Canvas hoist. Approx. 22" x 30".
Condition: Varying degrees of staining, tears, fading, etc.

The absence of a condition report does not imply an object is free of defects. All items may have normal signs of age and wear commensurate with their age; these issues will likely not be mentioned in the condition report. Please contact Eldred's before the auction with any condition questions. Questions about condition will not be answered after purchase. Condition reports are provided as a courtesy, and we are not responsible for any errors or omissions. Important note on frames: Frames are not guaranteed to be in the same condition as they are in the item photograph. Due to handling and shipping, many frames, especially antique ones, are prone to losses. If you have questions about the condition of a frame, please contact us prior to the auction. 

  • Provenance: Notes:
    The New York Yacht Club was founded July 30, 1844 by John Cox Stevens, its first commodore, and eight other men. One year later its first clubhouse was built in Hoboken, New Jersey on land along the Hudson River, donated by Stevens. In the same year its burgee was designed and today remains one of the most recognized of all such signals.

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March 3, 2026 9:30 AM EST
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