Classic Sterling silver plate trophy. Awarded to Hall of Famer Affectionately for winning The Sorority Stakes at Monmouth Park, NJ in 1962. Middle of plate is inscribed "Monmouth Park, The Sorority, Won by Affectionately, July 28, 1962." Stamped "Sterling" underneath. Originally sold in the 2008 Christie's Important American Silver sale featuring the estate of Hall of Fame horse racing owner and trainer Hirsch Jacobs.
Sourcing straight from the private collection of a world-renowned thoroughbred breeder comes a wonderful offering of nearly 40 horse racing trophies that Lelands is honored to feature in the 2019 Fall Classic. Originally purchased from the 2008 Christie’s Silver Auction, these trophies source from the estate of Ethel and Hirsch Jacobs. We have devoted an entire category to this collection in which collectors will have many chances to own some of the earliest horse racing trophies to be offered publicly. Most of the trophies span back to 1950s-60s and include Hall of Fame horses such as Stymie, Searching and Affectionately.