The New York Yacht Club Regatta ewer by Tiffany won by sloop Gracie, 1872

The New York Yacht Club Regatta ewer by Tiffany won by sloop Gracie, 1872. This large sterling silver ewer, based on the ancient Greek Oenochoe form of wine jug, has a bulbous body and a hinged lid. It is applied with a coiled rope and anchor finial. The gadrooned arched handle terminates in a Neptune mask suspended from a twisted rope which encircles the shoulder. A large central garland of oak leaves, denoting triumph and victory, encloses the inscription ‘First prize for Sloops without time allowance won by Gracie, New York Yacht Club Regatta, 20th June 1872’. Marked on the base Tiffany & Co, 2192, Quality 925-1000, 4489, Union Square, M (for John C Moore & Son). American, 1872.

Estimate:£26,500

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