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Nelson and Nelson Antiques
1050 Second Ave Gallery 57
New York City, NY 10022 , United States
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Large English Victorian Sterling Silver Horse Harness Race Trophy 1898
$ 13,000
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Description
Large Victorian sterling silver trophy awarded for harness racing. Made by Barker Brothers in Birmingham in 1898.Gobular bowl with cast horse cover finial. Leaf-capped and -wrapped scroll handles. Knopped support on raised foot with two cast hippocampi (that is, seahorses). Chased and repousse flowers and scrolls.
On one side in low relief is a victor’s wreath inset with scene depicting two neck-and-neck horses harnessed to sulkies (two-wheel carts) driven by whip cracking jockeys.
On the other side is a leafing scroll frame engraved with presentation: “Haverstock Amateur Trotting Club / Open Handicap 1 1/2 Miles / Won by Stambella the Property of Mrs. Da Costa, / In The Grand Time 3 Min. 35 Sec. Thus Beating All / Her Previous English Records by 11 Seconds / Driven by D. Lambeth / Winning Jockey of / The Club / Wembley Park / Feb. 23rd 1899”.
A magnificent homage to Stambella and those eleven seconds. Stambella was the product of a coupling between Stamboul, a champion trotter sold on the American market for $50,000, and Fanny Belmont, a similarly well-connected dam. From an era when lineage mattered.
Fully marked. Very good condition. Overall dimensions: H 24 x W 17 1/2 x D 11 in. Heavy weight: 140 troy ounces. #BZ740 -
More Information
Documentation: Documented elsewhere (similar item) Period: 19th Century Condition: Good. Styles / Movements: Traditional, Victorian Dealer Reference #: BZ740 Incollect Reference #: 744582 -
Dimensions
W. 17.5 in; H. 24 in; D. 11 in; W. 44.45 cm; H. 60.96 cm; D. 27.94 cm;
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Welcome to Nelson & Nelson Antiques, located at 1050 Second Ave Gallery 57, New York City, NY. For 45 years, we have specialized in fine antique sterling silver, jewelry, and unique objects. Contact us at 646.863.5416 or info@nnantiques.com for more information or to schedule a visit.
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