Early 20th century, with maker's marks and further marked ''999 / 1000 Fine G 336 Patented'', the stopper with spherical finial decorated with wheat sheaves and a lattice band over a navette-form spout over a globular body decorated with further wheat sprays and a broad lattice band centering an inscription: ''Massachusetts State / Championship / won by / Malcolm D. Whitman / June 1899''. 9'' H x 6'' W x 7.5'' D, est:$400/600
*Price Realized: $542.25

Note: For a note on Lucilla Mara de Vescovi (Countess Mara), see lot 1056. Provenance: Presented to Malcolm Whitman, June 1899; From the Collection of Lucilla Mara de Vescovi (Countess Mara); Thence by descent to her daughter, artist Ely de Vescovi and then the present family member. Condition: Generally good condition overall. With one small loss to deposit decoration of finial. General light marks, scratches and tarnishing commensurate with age and use. Chipped loss to end tip of stopper. Glass in good condition. With inscription as stated. AS-IS. ALL SALES FINAL

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