American & Southern Featuring Jefferson Foundation Deaccessions | May 20, 2026
Wed, May 20, 2026 10:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 100
30 Pieces of Castleton Studios Yacht China, John Wayne Provenance
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Sold for
$800
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
mid 20th century, each with gilt decoration and crossed burgees of the Newport Harbor Yacht Club and the Wild Goose yacht, marked "Castleton Studios by Interpace" to base, comprising: five soup bowls; five dinner plates; five luncheon plates; five bread and butter plates; five cups and saucers; largest 5/8 x 10-3/4 x 10-3/4 in.
Provenance: Collection of Steve Stewart, Lake Lure, North Carolina
Note: The ship from which these pieces hail was launched as USS YMS-328 in 1942, and spent the bulk of the Second World War in the Aleutian Islands as a minesweeper and patrol craft. She was planned to deploy to Japan when the war ended, and was stricken from the Naval Vessel Register in 1946. In 1948, the ship was privately sold, changing hands again in 1956 and again in 1962, when she was purchased by Hollywood Golden Age icon and leading man, John Wayne, who rechristened her as the Wild Goose. At some point over the following 17 years, Mr. Wayne would commission a porcelain service for his ship, bearing the burgees of the Newport Harbor Yacht Club where she was anchored, and her own.
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Collection of Steve Stewart, Lake Lure, North Carolina
good overall condition with minor wear from use, some loss to gilt and burgee decoration Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
