An Edwardian Leather Racehorse Trophy Collar and Sterling Frame with Accomplishments

Lot Details & Additional Photographs

Early 20th century, belonging to the racehorse "Curio", the leather belted strap mounted with shield form silver-toned plaques, each engraved with the racehorse's accolades and prizes; not marked; presented with a sterling silver frame listing the horse's numerous accomplishments, mark of Lebkeucher & Co., retailed by Black, Starr & Gorham, pattern number 3008, not monogrammed.

The Collar 64 in. long (fully extended); The Frame 11 1/4 x 8 1/2 in.

5.4 weighable troy oz.

Collection of a Gentleman, Miami, Florida

This sash features a central lower shield engraved “Curio Winner of the Above Prizes, The Only Horse Winner of Six Premiums in Succession” (1904-1909). The other shields are engraved "1904 First King Premium / Value £150"; "1905 First King Premium / Value £150"; "1906 First King Premium / Value £150"; "1907 First King Premium / Value £150"; "1907 First & Champion at Shirley Show"; "1908 First King Premium / Value £150"; "1909 First King Premium / Value £150"; "First Newmarket Stakes / Value £3,795"; First in the Newmarket Derby / Value £297"; "Second in the Ascot / Value £1300"; "Second Craven Stakes / Value £605"; "Second in Epsom Grand Prize £2,561"; "Third in Two Thousand Guineas / Value £4,400"; "Third in Newmarket Biennial Stakes / Value £485"

Wear and cracking to the leather, the mounts with surface scratches; The frame's glass with chipping at the corners, light wear to the backing, minor surface wear to the frame.