An Antique Pewter Trophy Cup from the Newell Boat Club, 1901

Manufactured by N. G. Wood & Sons of Boston, awarded for the Junior Eight Oared Shells to H. R. Brigham, dated June 17, 1901 and featuring an applied medallion of the insignia of the Metropolitan Amateur Rowing Association. 5 3/4 in. Henry Randolph Brigham (April 6, 1880-December 25, 1964) was a prominent Boston lawyer, real estate expert. He graduated from Harvard College with the Class of 1907. He was an active oarsman, rowing at the No. 6 seat for the Weld Boat Club crew. Franklin Delano Roosevelt rowed for the Newell Boat Club at the same time as Brigham and was awarded this same trophy, which is in the collection of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum in Hyde Park, New York. Some surface wear and minor pitting to interior of cup. Overall in good estate condition.

Estimate:£74.86

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