Nautical Riva Aquarama, Aqua Leather

Nautical Riva Aquarama, Aqua Leather
Rich mahogany, ivory or blue leather upholstery, chrome-plated bronze fittings. Plaything of the very rich back in the 1950s. The CTte dOAzur, Cannes, Monaco, Lago di Como... A beautiful model to remind you of that elusive dream. 67.5 x 20 x 22.5cm, 26.5 x 7.75 x 8.75"
Nautical Riva Aquarama, Aqua Leather Related Items:
A detailed and well-presented display model of the first successful, two-time defender (1899 and 1901) of the America's Cup, "Columbia." Towering mast, boom, gaff and bowsprit, stitched cotton sails, detailed standing and running rigging. Built plank-on-frame. L. 68.11 in. x W. 9.06 in. x H. 71.06 in.
Legendary leviathan. Like an albatross, it seemed nearly impossible that it could even take off, skimming waves at increasing speed, revving up its four engines. Inside staterooms, dining area, bunk beds. Boarding from a dock or using a shipOs tender, it was the 1930s epitome of class and luxury. That was leisure travel and luxury at the same time, never to come back in that measure. 57.5 x 80 x 14cm, 22.5 x 31.5 x 5.5"
Sandbaggers were super large cats. Extended bowsprits and booms allowed large sails, which meant speed. Sandbaggers were remarkably fast. They were nick-named for the ballast sand needed to prevent capsizing. Extreme sports started here...strikingly large cotton sails. Warm honey finished individual planked hull, moldings, deck details 121 x 23.5 x 79cm, 47.75 x 9.25 x 31.25"
