Presentation Napkin Ring Mudhook Yacht Club
An early 20th century cased silver and enamel Presentation Napkin Ring with sailing interest, of plain rounded compressed form. The front enamelled with a red and black burgee with gold anchor, representing the Mudhook Yacht Club. The reverse with contemporary engraved inscription: 'MUDHOOK REGATTA 1930 STEERSMAN'S PRIZE WON BY 'HERMES'. Complete with original fitted hinged box with a velvet and satin lined interior with the retailers mark of Sorley, 107 - 109 West George St, Glasgow.
Mudhook Yacht Club, founded in 1873, is one of the oldest clubs in sailing history. It is based at Helensburgh on the north shore of the River Clyde in Scotland and is a fairly unique club being limited to only forty members. According to the club website: ""It was (the club) particularly noted for only giving two prizes in any race but both prizes were of a very high quality"".
By J W Benson Ltd, Birmingham, 1929.
Sold - £335.00