Description:
Whiting Sterling Silver Larchmont Yacht Club Trophy Compote, New York, c. 1904, circular with conforming foot, the rim and footrim with cast floral design, with club insignia and acid-etched inscription, "Larchmont Yacht Club/ 1904/ Indian Harbor Knockabout Class/ 1st Prize July 16th, 18th, 20th, 22nd, 23rd, and Aug. 27th/ Won by Wawa," ht. 4 3/4 in., approx. 17.0 troy oz.
N.B. This Wawa appears to be different from the boat of the same name that was one of the Newport 30s designed by Herreshoff and built in 1895.
Estimate $600-800
Repaired dent to bowl. Age-typical wear.
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.