Lot 189A: Edward VII Silver Presentation Cup, London, 1902, Edward Barnard & Sons, Ltd., makers, George II-style, the domed lid with pear-shaped

Edward VII Silver Presentation Cup, London, 1902, Edward Barnard & Sons, Ltd., makers, George II-style, the domed lid with pear-shaped finial, the body with pair of leaf-topped serpentine handles and applied waist band, on trumpet foot, engraved with New York Yacht Club trophy presentation inscription dated 1903, presented by Cornelius Vanderbilt, ht. 13 3/4 in., approx. 65.3 troy oz.

Note: The winning yacht, "Valmore," was owned by William Hale Thompson (1869-1944). This celebrated 81 foot racing schooner won several other races, including some at the Chicago Yacht Club. Although born in Boston, Thompson served two terms as Mayor of Chicago, where he was known for his flamboyant behavior, sketchy dealings, and suspected organized crime connections, including links to mobster Al Capone.