Description:
John Frick Silver-plate-mounted Oak Newport Yacht Club Trophy Tankard, New York, c. 1907, with domed and hinged cover engraved "Com. J.A. Allen's Regatta," tapered body with Art Nouveau floral registers, polychrome enameled club burgee, and with engraved inscription, "Newport Yacht Club/ Aug. 18 1907 - First Prize/ Class W. Won by Vesper II," ht. 11 in.
N.B. Vesper II was a catboat owned by Charles S. Plummer.
Estimate $300-500
Age-typical wear.
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