Whiting Sterling Silver Larchmont Yacht Club Trophy Tray

Description:

Whiting Sterling Silver Larchmont Yacht Club Trophy Tray, New York, c. 1901, oblong, with a hibiscus-decorated rim and acid-etched inscription and club insignia to interior, inscription reads: "Larchmont Race Week 1901/Record Race July 13th 1st Prize/Record Race July 15th 1st Prize/Record Race July 18th 2nd Prize/Record Race of July 17 Resailed Sept 4th 1st Prize/Record Race of July 19th Resailed Sept 5th 2nd Prize", lg. 14 1/2 in., approx. 14.2 troy oz.

N.B. The schooner Elmina was designed by Carey, Smith & Barbey, built by Townsend & Downey in 1901, and originally owned by F. Brewster.
Estimate $500-700

Scattered dents throughout.


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