“The Sandeman Trophy”. A large Danish sterling silver Old Norse style trophy, of conical shape, domed lid cast with a lurb blower and embossed with fighting Vikings, body embossed with Viking ships at sea, engraved with saying “stat veritas” and four sets of ships' and winner's names 1923–1926, overall engraved and embossed with Viking ornamentation, circular base, cast with three recumbent lions. A. Michelsen, Copenhagen 1925. Weight 4,427 g. H. 64 cm.
Provenance: Donated in 1923 by Walter Sandeman via Count E. Ahelfeldt-Laurvig to the Royal Danish Yacht Club (KDY) as the winner's trophy at a sail racing. Walter Sandeman was a friend of the club. Later Danish private ownership until today.
Antiques – decorative art, furniture and carpets, 17 September 2024