Edwardian sterling silver trophy cup, ca 1910. Baluster bowl with silver-mounted horn side handles; domed foot and gilt-washed interior. On front is engraved presentation: James C. Brooks / Memorial Cup / Ideal Score for Men May 1st To Oct. 1st 1912″ as well as phrase “West Chester Golf & Country Club / West Chester Pa encircling applied rondel with figure of golfer teeing off. On back is engraved: Won By / John M. The West Chester Golf & Country Club in Pennsylvania was founded in 1898. 1957 was active in state politics, and was the Democratic nominee for governor in the pre-New Deal election of 1930, losing by less than 3% of the vote. Fully marked including maker’s (Watson) and retailer’s George W. Welsh’s Son stamps, and no. Dimensions: H 9 x W 11 x D 5 in. Gross weight: 22.5 troy ounces. This item is in the category “Antiques\Silver\Sterling Silver (.925)\Vases & Urns”. The seller is “nelson-and-nelson-antiques” and is located in this country: US.
- Type: Trophy Cup
- Affiliation: West Chester Golf & Country Club, Pennsylvania
- Style: Edwardian
- Age: 1900-1940
- Pattern: 8020
- Composition: Sterling Silver
- Brand: Watson