The first with Art Nouveau style motif and engraved "G. Muss Arnolt Memorial Trophy / Shepherd Dog Club / of / New England / Best of Breed / June 18, 1927," with hammered surface, by Reed & Barton (11 7/8 in.); the second with Neo-Classical style decoration and engraved "Offered by / Dr. Joseph De Vita / for / The Best German Shepherd Dog Either Sex / at the 7th Annual Show / of / the Elm City Kennel Club / Feb. 20, 1926 / Awarded to," by the Essex Silver Plate Co. and retailed by Glouskin & Fox of New Haven, CT (16.75 in.); and the third a three handled loving cup form engraved "The Whitney Bridge Club / Fred S. Judd / Memorial Trophy" and listing the winners from 1934-1941, by Wilcox Silver Co. (13.5 in.).

From the Richard & Patricia Ballard Collection, New Haven, CT

$300 - 500