***Estate Sale Find***
Large magnificent, museum-quality piece of early American sports history: an original 1902 St. Andrew's Golf Club (S.A.G.C.) Presentation Trophy Flagon.
Established in 1888, St. Andrew's is famously recognized as the oldest continuously operating golf club in the United States and a founding member of the USGA. This rare 124-year-old artifact dates directly to the club's historic Gilded Age era at Mount Hope in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York.
INSCRIPTION DETAILS:
The front of the vessel features a beautifully executed, bright-cut zig-zag engraving that reads:
"S.A.G.C.
Election Day Handicap
1st Prize
1902"
The Election Day Handicap was one of the club's premier autumn tournaments, drawing highly competitive fields from New York's elite
DESIGN & HALLMARKS:
Standing at an impressive and commanding 15 inches tall, this heavy pewter flagon features a multi-stepped lid, a robust strap handle, and an elegant shell/scallop-shaped thumbpiece. The underside of the base is stamped with a series of four classic European pseudo-hallmarks (including a crescent moon, a greek cross, and letters), indicating the high-quality blank hollowware was imported from a premier German or Scandinavian pewter workshop before being custom engraved by a New York jeweler.
CONDITION:
Excellent antique condition. The pewter retains a stunning, deep-gray historical patina. The lid hinge mechanism is completely intact, smooth, and functional. No major dents or structural damage—only minor, age-appropriate surface wear that beautifully validates its age. Please review the photos for close-up details.
DIMENSIONS:
• Height: 15" to top of finial
• Base Diameter: Approx. 7"
• Mouth Rim: Approx. 5"
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Antique 1902 St Andrews Golf Club Trophy Flagon 15" Lidded pewter Stein SAGC Election Day Handicap 1st Prize
Antique 1902 St Andrews Golf Club Trophy Flagon 15" Lidded pewter Stein SAGC
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