An American Silver and Copper Capstan-form Yacht Trophy Wine Cooler, Theodore B. Starr, New York, 1901

in the form of a capstan with riveted silver ribs and borders and silvered interior, the cover etched with inscription, "Larchmont Race Week - Adams Prize for Class K - won by Humma"

staining to copper, shows some loss of original finish
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
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Humma was a 72 foot Class K Sloop, designed by N.G. Nerreshoff and built in Bristol, Rhode Island in 1901. It was originally owned by John Rogers Maxwell and won the Adams Prize in 1901, a point’s trophy named after Commodore Frederick T. Adams of the Larchmont Yacht Club in New York. Maxwell was the president of the Central Railroad of New Jersey. Humma finished several seasons at the top of its class, also winning the New York Yacht Club’s Annual Regatta in June of 1901. Herman B. Duryea, an American thoroughbred horse breeder purchased Humma from Maxwell, only to sell it again in March of 1903. Humma was later owned by Robert Wales Emmons II, an avid sailor who won the America’s Cup in 1920 aboard the Resolute.