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Rare Asheville Sterling Loving Cup Horse Trophy, Coxe Family Provenance
Lot 303

Rare Asheville Sterling Loving Cup Horse Trophy, Coxe Family Provenance

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
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American, early 20th century, three handle loving cup, engraved "Won by/Gold Dust/Owned by/Mary Connally Coxe", "First Annual Show/Asheville/Horse Show Association/April 1903", and "First Prize/Ladies Saddle Horse", marks for Alvin, 15.82 oz. T., 6 x 7 x 7 in.

Provenance: The Coxe Humphries Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Note: The 1903 Asheville Horse Show was a prominent Gilded Age social and sporting event held in April 1903 in Asheville, North Carolina, attracting roughly 3,000 spectators from local communities and traveling society circles. Among the notable attendees was Alice Roosevelt, daughter of President Theodore Roosevelt, who extended her stay at Biltmore House as a guest of George W. Vanderbilt specifically to attend the exhibition. During the event, Alice personally presented blue ribbons and prizes to the winning equestrians. Edith Vanderbilt, George Vanderbilt’s wife, also participated as a competitor and earned first-place honors for her entries.

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The Coxe Humphries Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

several handles pushed in, dents, dents and wear Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.

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