Description: This might be the coolest horse racing trophy we've ever had. This is the original Tiffany sterling silver trophy from the Grade 2 Will Rogers Handicap in 1974 at Hollywood Park. This was won by Stardust Mel, who was one of the top horses in the mid-1970s and arguably the second-best horse in 1975 after winning four graded races that year, including the Grade 1 Santa Anita Handicap with Hall of Fame jockey Bill Shoemaker riding for Hall of Fame trainer Charlie Whittingham. Unfortunately for Stardust Mel, the mighty Forego was tearing things up on the East Coast so he got Horse of the Year honors. Stardust Mel won 10 times in his career and earned nearly $500,000. This is a very heavy trophy at 52.2 ounces, so the melt value alone is more than $1,100. The bowl measures about 10.5 inches across and is about 3.25 inches high without the lid and around 7 inches to the top part of the lid handle. This is stamped Tiffany and Co. Makers, Sterling Silver, 23773 on the bottom. The lid has a beautifully ornate handle and some really nice work around the rim of the bowl. The lid is inscribed as follows:Will Rogers HandicapJune 16, 19741 1/16 Miles (Turf)$50,000 AddedWon by Stardust MelOwner - June or Larry RoseTrainer - Larry RoseJockey - Fernando ToroTime: 1:40.4 This could use a bit of a cleaning and polishing and has some surface scratches but nothing major. The lid does not quite fit as snugly as it should so it may be slightly bent. Also if you shake the bowl part there seems to be a little bit of metal particles in the open space where the base is connected to the bowl as you can hear a little bit of something rolling around in there, but it's perfectly sealed so not really sure what that is. Shipping will be $29.95 and this will be packed carefully with plenty of bubble wrap. We are always happy to combine shipping on multiple items. Please see our other auctions for an extensive collection of historic horse racing programs, trophies and memorabilia featuring horses like Secretariat, Seattle Slew, Whirlaway, Dr. Fager, Damascus, Dan Patch, Buckpasser, Kelso and other champions and Kentucky Derby winners. We will be selling off most of our collection over the next couple months.
Price: 1799.95 USD
Location: Round Rock, Texas
End Time: 2024-02-12T18:29:57.000Z
Shipping Cost: 29.95 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Sport: Horse Racing
Color: Silver
