European Furniture & Decorative Arts

Description:

Whiting Sterling Silver Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club Trophy Claret Jug, New York, c. 1887, the gourd-form jug with cast rope to handle and acid-etched seaweed, club insignia, and inscription, "Seawanhaka/ Corinthian/ Yacht Club/ Won by Rival/ June 11-1887," ht. 11 1/8 in., approx. 32.6 troy oz.
Estimate $800-1,200

Scattered dents of various sizes to body. Age-typical wear.


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