Arthur Stone (1847-1938) sterling silver monumental yachting trophy, urn form. From the Eastern Yacht Club Cruise, 1913. Prize for the first-class schooner, won by Elena, which was owned by Morton Plant: a railroad baron, philanthropist, and avid yachtsman. He was a member of the New York Yacht Club and became known as Commodore Plant, and commissioned Nathaniel Herreshoff to build a yacht that “could win”: the 136 ft Elena. Plant was also known for a famous trade with Pierre Cartier where Plant traded his Fifth Avenue home in New York city to Cartier for a double strand of pearls. At the time, they were both valued at 1 million dollars. Plant gave them as a gift to his young wife, Maisie. The trophy is in a classical design with a wave and shell rim, flared body with a galleon at sea. Wreath designs, base has fish tail supports and a shell and wave design. Gold wash interior. 11 1/2″ high, 12 1/2″ diameter. 91.94 ozt. Made in Arthur Stone workshop by holloware specialist Herbert A. Taylor. Marked on bottom. Provenance: consigned by Plant’s great grandson. Please note: this must be paid for by wire transfer, known check, or cash. Items will be shipped or sent to shipper once payment clears.
Arthur Stone Sterling Silver Monumental Yachting Trophy, Eastern Yacht Club Cruise 1913, Won by Elena, Morton Plant.
