Lot 122
  • 122

An American silver presentation tray, Tiffany & Co., New York, dated 1940

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • marked on base and numbered 19929-3431
  • silver, photograph, wood
  • length over handles 28 in.
  • 71.1 cm
oval with reeded borders, the handles applied with leaves, the center engraved with presentation inscription. Together with a photograph of the horse and the tray being presented. 2 pieces.

Condition

the tray with light surface scratches, otherwise good, the photograph shows signs of age: spots of discoloration, rippling, yellowing
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Catalogue Note

The inscription reads "Belmont Park / 1940 / New York Handicap / Inaugural Running / Wom By / Shot Put / Owner Marie Evans / Trainer D. McEachern." The photograph captioned: "'Shot Put' winning New York Handicap - Belmont Park - Oct. 5, 1940. $50,000 added (W. Garner up) 'Equitable'- 2nd, 'High Fidelity'- 3rd, 2 1/4 miles - 3:48 4/5 (new track record). Presentation - A.G. Vanderbilt, W. Garner, Mrs. M. Evans, Owner. D. McEachern- Trainer."