Lot Details
Lot 387
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Loving Cup
1902-1907
Of waisted cylindrical form, the scroll handles with foliate joins, raised on three paw feet, engraved with presentation inscription Presented to William H. Conant on his retirement from the National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs December 12th 1906 By his colleagues. Height 9 inches, approximately 47 ounces. William H. Conant (1834-1926) was co-owner of the Boston Braves baseball team from 1877 until 1907. The Boston Braves were a formidable force in the early years of baseball with six of the first eight pennant wins including the National League championships in 1877-78. The Atlanta Braves are the successors to the Boston franchise and are thus the oldest continuous team in America's favorite sport. Conant was one of the Boston Triumvirate who helped shape the new sport of baseball in the late 19th century. He was instrumental to brokering player purchases and trades including bringing Mike "King Kel" Kelly to Boston from Chicago for a then record $10,000 contract in 1886. Even after his retirement, Conant remained a key player in the sport giving financial support to the New York City club. The National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs, now known as the National League is the older of the two leagues that make up Major League Baseball founded February 2, 1876.
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