An American Silver and Horn Three-handled Presentation Cup, George W. Shiebler & Co., New York, circa 1904

of baluster form with crimped flaring rim and three horn handles, the body applied with chased irises enclosed by leaves forming whiplash curves, engraved on one side with presentation inscription, the other sides with laurel wreathes centered by applied enamelled yacht club burgees, domed foot with conforming iris decoration, marked on base and stamped 2244, 20, T

old repair to interior behind one iris, losses at upper handle terminals, one handle missing a pin, otherwise good
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The presentation inscription reads: "Presented to Commodore Edward P. Yilas by the active members of the M.Y.C. as a token of the esteem in which they hold him and In Appreciation Of His Splendid Services To The Club Oct. 8th 1904."