Decorative Arts Auction

December 09, 2009

LOT 58

Lot 58

American Silver National Horse Show Trophy, Gorham Corp., Providence, R.I., 1966

American Silver National Horse Show Trophy, Gorham Corp., Providence, R.I., 1966
Lot 58 Details
American Silver National Horse Show Trophy, Gorham Corp., Providence, R.I., 1966

International Puissance, won by Canadian Club
height 7.6" — 19.3 cm., diameter 14" — 35.5 cm.
75.1 oz. — 2335 grams

Estimate $2,000-$3,000

Realised: $3,840
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Note:

Rider Jim Day and Canadian Club, owned by M. Malkin and E. Samuel, tied the Puissance record height of 7’ 1”, winning the class at New York in 1966.
Canadian Club and Jim Day went on to win the individual gold and team bronze medals at the 1967 Pan Am Games in Winnipeg, the team gold medal at the 1968 Oympics in Mexico City and the team gold medal at the 1970 World Championships in La Baule, France.
Canadian Club was inducted into the Canadian Show Jumping Hall of Fame in November 2009.

CONDITION DETAILS

In good condition

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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