Speedboat Model, Dixie II, 6'2" Long - A large model boat of the famous motorboat "DIXIE II". Built

Speedboat Model, Dixie II, 6'2" Long - A large model boat of the famous motorboat "DIXIE II". Built in 1908 by George Lawley & Sons, South Boston, MA. Length 39' 1". Beam 5' 7". On August 3, 1908, the Dixie II won the Harmsworth Trophy at the initial velocity of 52.8 km/h (32.8 mile/h). At the end of August of the same year, it gained Gold Cup over the SAINT LAURENT, as well as the 2 following editions in 1909 and 1910. The model is approximately 74" L. Condition: See photos. Some repairs, scuffs, and some small damages. Provenance: From a private Palm Beach, FL Estate; acquired from Lannan Galleries