'Perry Centennial Regatta' Black Starr, 1910

An early American Sterling silver yachting trophy for the Perry Centennial Regatta won by Hazel II, the The domed lid with urn-form finial above a tapering body with acanthus-sheathed scroll handles, with inscription to one side:

‘Perry Centennial Regatta
Toledo, Ohio,
Inter-Lake Yachting Association
1913
1st Place - 1st Heat - Class L Hydroplanes
1st Place - 2nd Heat - Class L Hydroplane
1st Place - 3rd Heat - Class L Hydroplanes
Won By
HAZEL II
Owned By
Albert E. Smith’

The reverse with silverplated spigot, and monogrammed ‘A.E.S’. American circa 1910.

Total gross weight approximately 144 oz.

Height: 17 inches (43 cms), width: 18½ inches (47 cms).

Price Code: ££££

Reference: 5105