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Shreve & Co.

“The American Derby” Trophy

1966

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Shreve & Co.

“The American Derby” Trophy

1966

Physical Qualities Silver gilt, Trophy: 8 1/2 x 8 1/4 x 8 1/8 in. (21.6 x 21 x 20.6 cm) Base: 2 5/8 x 4 1/4 x 4 1/4 in. (6.7 x 10.8 x 10.8 cm) Trophy on base: 11 x 8 1/4 x 8 1/8 in. (27.9 x 21 x 20.6 cm)
Credit Line Gift of Thomas Bancroft
Object Number 1969.26.12

Inscribed: Obverse: Engraved on trophy "WASHINGTON PARK" Reverse: engraved on trophy "AMERICAN DERBY OF 1967" Engraved on base "Won by DAMASCUS/b.c.3, Sword Dancer - Kerala/Trainer - F.Y. Whiteley, Jr./Jockey- W. Shoemaker/Distance-One mileand One Furlong/Time 1:46 4/5 (New Track Record.)"

Markings: Marked underneath foot of trophy "SHREVE & CO. 14K"

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