"K.S.S.S.STYRELES/ HEDERSPRIS/ SANDHAMNSREGATTAN 1928/ SALEEMA"

trophy cup

Silver capstan shaped trophy cup in art deco design, with cover and turned wooden base. Overall silver gilt with repeat raised floral design on lower half, and applied and enameled pennant of the Royal Swedish Sailing Yacht Club (white w/blue border, crown, 3 "S"). Below flag is engraved: "K.S.S.S.STYRELES/ HEDERSPRIS/ SANDHAMNSREGATTAN 1928/ SALEEMA". Fitted lid has cast and applied ship finial and is marked inside, "K. ANDERSON" with Swedish hallmarks to base, including date for 1928. Body has threaded rod on bottom for attaching to base. SALEEMA (Int'l 6m class sloop, bu. 1928, City Island, NY, by Henry Nevins; owned by Henry B. Plant).