J.E. Caldwell Sterling Sailing Trophy Goblet

Description:

J.E. Caldwell Sterling Sailing Trophy Goblet, c. 1876, egg-shaped bowl engraved with sailing scene and water plants, with cartouche engraved "Commodore's Challenge Cup" for the Riverton Yacht Club, with trumpet foot engraved with cattails, the base of cup wrapped in wire rope, ending in an anchor applied to the stem, ht. 6 1/4 in., approx. 6 troy oz.
Estimate $200-400

unobstrusive denting to top of body. engraved:
commodores challenge cup
won by yacht "Ethel" champion for 1876
" " " "Bruce" " " 1877
" " " "Ethel" " " 1878
Riverton Yacht Club

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