Two Black, Starr & Frost Sterling Silver New York Yacht Club Trophies Won by Windward

Description:

Two Black, Starr & Frost Sterling Silver New York Yacht Club Trophies Won byWindward, New York, a reticulated basket with a rocaille-decorated bail handle, raised on four splayed feet, engraved to the center "New York Yacht Club/The Cruise/First Prize/won by/Windward/8th August 1911," dia. 8 1/2; and a squat pitcher with scrolled handle, the body decorated with foliate scrolls centering a cartouche engraved "New York Yacht Club/The Cruise/First Prize/won by/Windward/13th August 1912," ht. 7 3/8 in.; approx. 26.0 total troy oz.

N.B. The P-class sloop Windward was owned by R.A. Monks of New York.
Estimate $600-800

Basket: In good overall condition with usage wear. Pitcher: Mouth with one inch dent, body with a small shallow dent.


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