10-11-201410-11-2014
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2754BBoston
October 11, 2014 10:00 AMCalender
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Two Trophy Bowls from Connecticut Yacht Clubs

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$185$150
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2754BLocation: BostonDate / Time: October 11, 2014 10:00AM

Description:

Two Trophy Bowls from Connecticut Yacht Clubs, a Bridgeport Yacht Club floriform sterling silver bowl on five ball feet and with engraved inscription, "Bridgeport/ Yacht Club/ July 4th 1900/ Vice-Commodore's Cup/ Won by/ Kit," dia. 9 3/4, lacking maker's mark; and Derby Silver Co. silver plate New Haven Yacht Club trophy bowl, circular with two dragon-form handles and body cast with cloudwork design, on four ball feet, with engraved inscription, "New Haven Yacht Club/ Sixth Annual/ Spring Regatta/ June 24.-1887./ 1st Special/ Class D/ Won by Sloop Ceres," lg. handle over handle 10 in.; approx. 13.5 troy oz. weighable silver.

N.B. Kit was a thirty-footer owned by Thomas H. MacDonald, commodore of the Bridgeport Yacht Club.
Estimate $400-800


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Keywords

Bridgeport Yacht Club, New Haven Yacht Club, 4th of July, Derby Silver Co., commodore