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 COIN SILVER 33oz CINCINNATI RAILROAD TRAY

Fine coin silver tray by Wood & Hughes of New York, a central cartouche with a presentation engraving; the entire surface engine turned, engraved and bright cut; with an applied dierolled border all on 4 cast, applied feet.

Weight 33 oz. Dimensions 16 1/4 inches by 12 inches by 1 inch high.

Engraved central cartouche reads: Presented To Mrs. S.D. Williams as a testimonial of regard to her Son Louis Williams, Asst. Supt. by the Employees of the C.H. & D.R.R., Nov. 29th, 1865. (C.H. & D.R.R. is the CINCINNATI, HAMILTON, & DAYTON RAILROAD COMPANY.)

Marked W & H, 900/1000 as illustrated below. In excellent condition.

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Price: $490.00

STERLING SILVER TANKARD 58oz PRESENTATION

fine circa 1922 sterling silver presentation (see below for inscription on base) pitcher by Gorham of Providence, RI, of urn form, with dome top, scroll and berry finial, S-scroll handle, gadroon borders, and superb hand chased floral and scroll decoration. This was a two-handled cup with cover converted into a pitcher. Weight 58 oz. Dimensions: 14 1/2 inches high by 9 1/2 inches across handle and spout by 6 1/4 inches diameter at upper rim. Marked as illustrated below.

Price $1,765.00

The inscription on base reads:

" Presented to J. Frederic Kernochan, Senior Warden of Grace Church, Good Churchman, Public Spirited Citizen and Loyal Friend Upon the completion of Thirty-Five Years Faithful Service on the Vestry, 1887-1922, The Record in Parish History by his Colleagues William R. Stewart, Warden, Dallas Bache Pratt, George Blagden, Charles De Rham, Walter Phelps Bliss, Howard Townsend, Augustus Noble Hand, J.Montgomery Hare, Lincoln Cromwell, James Gore King Vestrymen "

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FOOTBALL/SOCCER TROPHY

PRICE: $ 16,500.

Circa 1887 sterling silver sporting trophy of football (or 'foot ball')/soccer interest by Gorham of Providence, RI, the cylindrical body acid etched, with 1" rococo motif die rolled borders at top and bottom and 2 large, applied handles. Height 14 1/2 inches. Width over handles 12 1/2 inches. Weight 70 ozs.

One side of the trophy features the acid etched and engraved inscription "Rhode Island Foot Ball Association Challenge Cup - Won by Pawtuchet Free Wanderes - Season 1886-1887 - British Hosiery Co. - Foot Ball Club - Season 1888".

The other side of the trophy features a magnificently acid etched scene with 8 soccer players in action on the field with a referee standing nearby and in the background a peopled grandstand with flags flying and a crowd of spectators that includes women with parasols, men sitting on the grass, the coach, a standing gentleman with umbrella. Marked lion, anchor G; Sterling; 48 in a rectangle; date mark for 1888.

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