Whiting Sterling Silver Larchmont Yacht Club Butter Dish

Description:

Whiting Sterling Silver Larchmont Yacht Club Butter Dish, New York, c. 1902, the domed top with an acid-etched inscription centering the club insignia, on a dish with a scroll-decorated rim, two handles, and pierced inset liner, raised on a flared foot, the inscription reading "Larchmont Yacht Club/Class M. Yawls 1902/20th Annual Regatta 1st Prize/July 26th 1st Prize/won by/Tern," wd. handle to handle 9 1/8 in., approx. 19.7 troy oz.

N.B. Tern was owned by John Hyslop.
Estimate $600-800

Handle dented very slightly into body. Indentation to underside of rim of dish. Otherwise minor usage wear.


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