NAUTICAL 0 Captain Babcock Clipper Ship Young America 1853 Box / Valet VTG

Description

COMPARE THE RICH WOOD TONES AND CONDITION OF THIS BOX TO USED ONES SOLD
for 0 and 5 (eBay).
Can be used as a valet (for watches, cuff links, credit cards, etc.) or to store other items.
In
1853, the famed Young America Clipper Ship made its first voyage
.
David Babcock
, its
first Captain
, was presented with the original box.  Over 30 years after the ship set sail, the
Young America disappeared
.  The Young America was the
last "extreme clipper ship" crafted by the renown William H. Webb (New York)
.  The 243 foot long ship earned high praise for its speed and strength.  It sailed to New York, San Francisco, Hawaii, China, Australia, New Zealand, England, the Phillipines, etc. Appears to be vintage or older. Top:  9 x 9 and 1/4 inches; Base: 10 X 10 inches; Height: 5 inches.