Harry Payne Whitney Sterling Silver Octagonal 1906 Polo Trophy Tray Engraved Westbury Challenge Cups Won by Meadow Brook

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Sz: 8 3/4"H x 12 1/8"W x 1/2"D

Engraved:
Won by Meadow Brook 1st
E.S. Reynal
J.M. Waterbury, Jr.
H.P. … Read more Sz: 8 3/4"H x 12 1/8"W x 1/2"D

Engraved:
Won by Meadow Brook 1st
E.S. Reynal
J.M. Waterbury, Jr.
H.P. Whitney
Devereux Milburn

Provenance: Whitney / Vanderbilt Collection

Engraved: Sterling 525

Weighs 18.97 troy oz.

J. M. Waterbury, Jr. and Harry Payne Whitney scored the majority of the winning goals to secure the cup for Meadow Brook.

The Westbury Challenge Cups primarily refer to a prestigious, historic polo tournament first contested in 1905 at the Meadow Brook Club in Westbury, Long Island. Designed for high-goal teams of four playing without a handicap, the competition became a cornerstone of the American golden age of polo throughout the early 20th century.Key Historical FactsOrigins & Rules: First won by the Rockaway team in 1905. The tournament regulations originally dictated that the physical cup had to be won three times on Meadow Brook grounds to become the permanent property of the winning club.Famous Competitors: The tournament regularly featured legendary American polo figures like Tommy Hitchcock Jr., Winston Guest, Watson Webb, and Devereux Milburn.Prominent Champions: Iconic teams of the era secured victories here, including Greentree, Old Aiken, Templeton, and Stephen Sanford's Hurricanes. See less