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Corinthian Yacht Club: American silver harpoon-form yacht prize, Whiting Mfg. Co., Providence, RI, dated 1892
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- marked on handle and plaque and numbered 4098
- silver, wood
- length 39 1/4 in.
- 99.7 cm
in the form of a harpoon, the plaque suspended from chains and etched with presentation inscription and the arms and crest of the CYC
Condition
silver handle with some minor dings, the wood handle in original condition (intentional, not broken), overall good condition
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
The inscription reads "C.Y.C. of N.Y. Fourth Annual Sweepstakes. Newport, R.I. 2nd Prize. August 22d 1892. WASP 1st - Harpoon 2d, Gloriana." Wasp was a new forty-six foot sloop designed by Nathanael Herreshoff for Archibald Rogers. Harpoon was designed by Edward Burgess and was sailed by the Adams brothers. Gloriana was also designed by Herreshoff and was a spoon-bowed sloop of light composite construction. After winning all of the eight races entered in 1891 she was retired for the season to allow others a chance. Wasp was similar to Gloriana, but was the first yacht with a fully-developed lead bulb keel.
Another Corinthian Yacht Club trophy from this race made by Whiting and bearing the same inscription and date was sold Sotheby's New York, January 21-22, 2011, lot 128.
Another Corinthian Yacht Club trophy from this race made by Whiting and bearing the same inscription and date was sold Sotheby's New York, January 21-22, 2011, lot 128.