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Gorham Trophy Cup - Inter Lake Yachting Assoc. - American Sterling Silver Enamel

$ 2217.6

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Type: Trophy Cup
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Style: Edwardian
  • Brand: Gorham
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Composition: Sterling Silver (.925)
  • Age: 1900-1940
  • Condition: Excellent.

    Description

    Edwardian Neoclassical sterling silver trophy cup. Made by Gorham in Providence. Oval bowl with high-looping handles and raised foot. Engraved presentation on front: "Inter-Lake Yachting Association / Class Q. Trophy / Presented by / Commodore Emil G. Schmidt / Won by / Spider B.Y.C. July 18-21 / 1916." Above presentation is the association's enameled burgee applied over engraved anchors. On back is pictorial engraving of a yacht.
    The Inter-Lake Yachting Association, a consortium of Great Lakes boating clubs, was organized in 1885. Schmidt was a member of the Sandusky Yacht Club. The Spider was captained by Lewis G. Northrup of the Buffalo Yacht Club. Interior gilt washed. Fully marked including maker's stamp.
    Overall dimensions: H 13 1/4 x W 11 1/2 x D 6 3/4 in. Gross weight: 30.5 troy ounces. #BV674