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May 19, 2017 – Happy 100th Anniversary to the Woodlawn Vase and its long history as the official trophy of the Preakness Stakes. Of all trophies in American horse racing, no doubt the Vase is the most financially and sentimentally valuable—but also, we suggest, it is the most well-traveled piece of horse racing trophies, anywhere.
The Woodlawn Vase, a magnificent chunk of solid sterling silver (36” tall, 400 ounces) has been the inspiration for Thoroughbred owners and trainers who aim their steeds at the Preakness Stakes every year since 1917. The breathtakingly beautiful piece was designed in 1860 by Tiffany, and was valued for insurance purposes at $1 million in 1860. Currently it is insured for $4 million.
The 100-year history of the piece is fascinating. For instance, in 1862, Captain Moore, owner of Woodlawn Farm in Kentucky, felt the hot winds of war breathing down the neck of his old Kentucky home…and buried the marvelous chunk of solid sterling silver on his property, along with the family silver and jewels. He feared that Confederate soldiers would confiscate the pure silver Vase, and melt it down for ammunition. What happened next? To find out, read the full story by Marion E. Altieri.
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