Tiffany Sterling Silver Covered Trophy Bowl, The National Horse Show

Period mark circa 1854-1869, by J. C. Moore & Son, featuring double lion mask ring handles, bead-course decoration at the rims, and topped with a triumphant uniform finial.

10 x 11 1/2 x 10 in.

51.75 troy oz.

From the Estate of the late Peggy Augustus, Old Keswick, Virginia

The body is engraved "The National Horse Show / The William F. Wharton Memorial trophy / Donated By / Miss Marion Wharton / and / Richard T. Wharton, Esq / Won By."

Succeeded by a list of winners at each side dated from 1936 to 1957; with an armorial shield to the verso. Peggy Augustus's name is listed three times, and the trophy was retired by Waiting Home in 1957, after their 3rd win.

Waiting Home was the most acclaimed horse Peggy Augustus rode during her competitive years. The chestnut Thoroughbred excelled in hunter shows, where horses are judged on manners, temperament, movement, and the elegance of their jumping style. Over the course of their partnership, the pair dominated the hunter circuit, winning numerous titles, and in one remarkable season, retiring five separate challenge trophies.

Very minor scattered denting and pitting, slight warping to the rim of the lid.