STERLING. Harvard Bull Moose Party Trophy Baton

An engraved Harvard University Class Day loving cup trophy, retailed by N. G. Wood & Sons, Boston, presented by the Class of 1905 to Raymond Hansen Oveson. The trophy features applied crossed flags decorated with yellow and blue enamel, bearing the numerals "19" and "05," centered above an applied Harvard shield executed in red enamel. The cup is engraved "From the Class of 1905 to Raymond Hansen Oveson" and further inscribed "Harvard University, Class Day 1905." Accompanied by Oveson’s First Marshal baton, constructed of wood with three applied Harvard crests executed in sterling silver and enamel, fitted with sterling silver end cap and tip, and engraved with his name and the date 1905. Raymond Hansen Oveson (1876–1941) graduated from Harvard University in 1905 and served as First Marshal for the Class Day exercises that year. He subsequently graduated from Harvard Law School in 1908 and pursued a career in law and public service. In 1912, Oveson aligned himself with Theodore Roosevelt’s Progressive Party, commonly known as the Bull Moose Party, serving on its Massachusetts state executive committee. The party emerged from the 1912 presidential election campaign and advocated political and social reforms. Total approx. weight of the cup is 15.01 troy oz (gross). From a Westchester, NY estate. baton measures approx. 14.25" in length. Condition: Good, with light surface scratches and minor dings/dents. Please examine the provided photos to thoroughly evaluate each piece. Condition:, An engraved Harvard University Class Day loving cup trophy, retailed by N. G. Wood & Sons, Boston, presented by the Class of 1905 to Raymond Hansen Oveson. The trophy features applied crossed flags decorated with yellow and blue enamel, bearing the numerals "19" and "05," centered above an applied Harvard shield executed in red enamel. The cup is engraved "From the Class of 1905 to Raymond Hansen Oveson" and further inscribed "Harvard University, Class Day 1905." Accompanied by Oveson’s First Marshal baton, constructed of wood with three applied Harvard crests executed in sterling silver and enamel, fitted with sterling silver end cap and tip, and engraved with his name and the date 1905. Raymond Hansen Oveson (1876–1941) graduated from Harvard University in 1905 and served as First Marshal for the Class Day exercises that year. He subsequently graduated from Harvard Law School in 1908 and pursued a career in law and public service. In 1912, Oveson aligned himself with Theodore Roosevelt’s Progressive Party, commonly known as the Bull Moose Party, serving on its Massachusetts state executive committee. The party emerged from the 1912 presidential election campaign and advocated political and social reforms. Total approx. weight of the cup is 15.01 troy oz (gross). From a Westchester, NY estate. baton measures approx. 14.25" in length. Condition: Good, with light surface scratches and minor dings/dents. Please examine the provided photos to thoroughly evaluate each piece. Est: $800.00 - $1,000.00

估價:$800

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