Rare Philippine 800 Silver Spanish-American War Two-Handle Trophy Urn related_ar7794-95 Width 1 Depth 4

Width 1 Depth 4

United States/Ontario

Riviere & Son (London

Hairline cracks (base)

Note: shrinkage crack (top)

Rare Philippine 800 Silver Spanish-American War Two-Handle Trophy Urn related_ar7794-95 Width 1 Depth 4DETAILS A scarce antique, Colonial silver trophy made for a military, relay race held in Manila in 1898 during the period of the Spanish American War (1898). The prize was won by the First (1st) Colorado Infantry Regiment, U. S. Volunteers and presented by the American Com Company. The vase of baluster shape with engraved decoration and griffin handles. PLACE OF ORIGIN Manila, Philippines MAKER Unidentified MARKS Hallmarked: 800 GD. MONOGRAM