November 23, 2024: Premier Americana - Day Three
Sat, Nov 23, 2024 09:00AM EST
Lot 2064
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA STERLING SILVER MECHANICS NATIONAL BANK LARGE PRESENTATION TROPHY
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
Sold for
$5,842.50
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA STERLING SILVER MECHANICS NATIONAL BANK LARGE PRESENTATION TROPHY, ovoid well with flared lobed rim, raised on a stemmed foot with hammered scrolled design, featuring two applied antler handles with pine tree and cone design on silver at terminal, one side with presentation engraving that reads, "1871 To 1903. / William H. Curtis Jr., Cashier / from / The Directors of the / Mechanics National Bank / of / Philadelphia / February 18th / 1903", the reverse with engraved "Directors / Mechanics National Bank, / 1903." and lists 13 names. Underside marked with "J.E. CALDWELL & CO. / 925 / STERLING / 1000 / PHILADELPHIA". Total weight including antlers: 84.91 ozt. Retailed by J.E. Caldwell & Co., Philadelphia, PA. Circa 1903. 14 1/2" HOA, 9" DOA rim, 13 3/4" WOA.
Catalogue Note: William Henry Curtis, Jr. was born in Philadelphia, PA on July 30, 1850 to parents William Henry Curtis (c.1823-1900) and Sarah Smyth (b.c.1820). He married Ellen Hawthorne Rapson (c.1872-1924) in the late 19th century, and they had one son, John Rapson Curtis. According to William's obituary, he engaged in the banking industry for fifty years. He began at Mechanics National Bank and rose through the ranks within the company, eventually becoming a cashier. He continued in that position until the bank's merger with the Girard National Bank in 1903, the same year this presentation trophy was given. That year, he left the newly merged banks to serve as the treasurer of the Northern Trust Company, then became its director after a few years. William died on December 3, 1924 and is buried with his wife at Woodlands Cemetery in Philadelphia, PA.
Condition
Very good overall condition with some wear, surface scratches, and nicks, a few scattered minute/small dents.
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