Diorama of the J-Class "Columbia" built by J Camanata, with - Lot 223

Diorama of the J-Class "Columbia" built by J Camanata, with wooden base and glass and brass display case. The S/Y Columbia, all sails out, installed in a modeled and painted sea. The deck is detailed with bowsprit, forward capstan, deck hatches, deck prisms, fenders, cockpit, wheel, crew on deck and other details. Rigged with a single auric mast with standing and running rigging and a complete set of modeled sails with seam panels, reef lines, mast hoops, flags and many other details. 20th century Size of display case: 55 x 51 x 32 cm The "Columbia" was an American racing yacht, built in 1899 for the America's Cup races. She defended America's colors in the tenth and eleventh races against the British Challengers "Shamrock" and "Shamrock II". She was the first ship to win the trophy twice in a row, a record that stood until 1967/1970. She was demolished in 1913.