Large sterling silver and parcel gilt fishing trophy J. E. Caldwell & Co., Philadelphia, PA, dated 1908
The body and base with repoussé floral and leaf motifs, with floral-form handles; presented to the heads of the drug manufacturing company Fairchild Brothers & Foster, of New York City, Samuel W. and Benjamin T. Fairchild and Malcom G. Foster, June 17th, 1908, a portrait of each gentleman depicted in relief, below monograms "S.W.F", "M.G.F", and "B.T.F.", inscribed "Fairchild Brothers & Foster/Presented June 17th 1908 by their traveling representatives in America/"Things are oftenist nothing in themselves; the thoughts we attach to them alone give them value", with various names inscribed to base, marked to underside.
Provenance: The Collection of Victor Niederhoffer.
The body and base with repoussé floral and leaf motifs, with floral-form handles; presented to the heads of the drug manufacturing company Fairchild Brothers & Foster, of New York City, Samuel W. and Benjamin T. Fairchild and Malcom G. Foster, June 17th, 1908, a portrait of each gentleman depicted in relief, below monograms "S.W.F", "M.G.F", and "B.T.F.", inscribed "Fairchild Brothers & Foster/Presented June 17th 1908 by their traveling representatives in America/"Things are oftenist nothing in themselves; the thoughts we attach to them alone give them value", with various names inscribed to base, marked to underside.
H: 19 1/4 in. Weight: approx. 189.58 oz. t.
Provenance: The Collection of Victor Niederhoffer.
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The body and base with repoussé floral and leaf motifs, with floral-form handles; presented to the heads of the drug manufacturing company Fairchild Brothers & Foster, of New York City, Samuel W. and Benjamin T. Fairchild and Malcom G. Foster, June 17th, 1908, a portrait of each gentleman depicted in relief, below monograms "S.W.F", "M.G.F", and "B.T.F.", inscribed "Fairchild Brothers & Foster/Presented June 17th 1908 by their traveling representatives in America/"Things are oftenist nothing in themselves; the thoughts we attach to them alone give them value", with various names inscribed to base, marked to underside.
Provenance: The Collection of Victor Niederhoffer.
The body and base with repoussé floral and leaf motifs, with floral-form handles; presented to the heads of the drug manufacturing company Fairchild Brothers & Foster, of New York City, Samuel W. and Benjamin T. Fairchild and Malcom G. Foster, June 17th, 1908, a portrait of each gentleman depicted in relief, below monograms "S.W.F", "M.G.F", and "B.T.F.", inscribed "Fairchild Brothers & Foster/Presented June 17th 1908 by their traveling representatives in America/"Things are oftenist nothing in themselves; the thoughts we attach to them alone give them value", with various names inscribed to base, marked to underside.
H: 19 1/4 in. Weight: approx. 189.58 oz. t.
Provenance: The Collection of Victor Niederhoffer.
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