Decorative Arts & Design

February 1318, 2021
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LOT 11

Lot 11

American Silver Horse's Head, probably of Triple Crown Winner "Sir Barton", Tiffany & Co., New York, N.Y., c.1919

American Silver Horse's Head, probably of Triple Crown Winner "Sir Barton", Tiffany & Co., New York, N.Y., c.1919
Lot 11 Details
American Silver Horse's Head, probably of Triple Crown Winner "Sir Barton", Tiffany & Co., New York, N.Y., c.1919

mounted on walnut base; sold together with an indirectly associated trophy plinth inscribed on four plaques: 'Won by J.K.L. Ross b.m. "Ask Ma" 104 lbs. / Trained by W.F. Presgrave and ridden by L. McAtee / Distance one mile and three quarters - Time 3. 02 4/5. / Run Monday, September 11th, 1916 at Blue Bonnets Course, Montreal'
4.7 x 4.9 x 2.6 in — 12 x 12.5 x 6.7 cm; 2.2 x 3.5 x 3.5 in — 5.5 x 9 x 9 cm

Estimate $350-$500

Realised: $2,160
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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American Silver Horse's Head, probably of Triple Crown Winner "Sir Barton", Tiffany & Co., New York, N.Y., c.1919
  • American Silver Horse's Head, probably of Triple Crown Winner "Sir Barton", Tiffany & Co., New York, N.Y., c.1919
  • American Silver Horse's Head, probably of Triple Crown Winner "Sir Barton", Tiffany & Co., New York, N.Y., c.1919
Provenance:

By repute, the gift of Commander J.K.L. "Jack" Ross CBE (1876-1951), believed to have been a portrait model commissioned by him as proud owner of the famed colt "Sir Barton", first winner of the American Triple Crown in 1919

CONDITION DETAILS

In good condition; well marked on the back TIFFANY & CO. MAKERS / STERLING M

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