GORHAM STERLING SILVER TROPHY, 'THE HORSEMAN CUP', DETROIT, C. 1894, H 21", W 2019":Inscribed "This Cup Added By The Horseman to The Horseman Guaranteed Stake, Value $20,355 For Foals Of 1890 Was Won July 17 th 1894, At The Blue Ribbon Meeting At Detroit, Mich., In The First, Fourth And Fifth Heats Of The Race By The Black Colt DANCOURT By Ambassador, 2:21 1/4 - Dam, Lowland Girl, 2:19 1/2 by Legal Tender Jr., 2:26 1/2 Bred And Owned By S. A. BROWNE, Kalamazoo, Mich. Time 2:15 1/2. 2:17. 2:17."; having highly detailed and ornate acorn and leaf design in relief with two branch style handles and two thoroughbred horses and colt on base, all of sterling silver. Gorham hallmarks on inside bottom rim of base, number 4531 enclosed and date mark for 1894, also states 26 pint capacity. Inscription states name of winners, track time, day and year. The names and times of the previous mentioned horses adorn the rim at the base. A beautiful piece.
22 lbs.+ weight (approx 321 troy ounces, 9,980 grams)
Diamater at top of cup is 13 3.4", diamater of bottom is 12".