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AEDSterling Silver TN Shooting Trophy, The Irby Bennett Cup
About Seller
4310 Papermill Dr. NW
Knoxville, TN 37909
United States
Case Auctions is based in Knoxville, Tennessee, where our gallery is located, with satellite offices in Nashville, Tennessee and Kingsport, TN – but our reach is worldwide. Established in 2005, we conduct cataloged auctions of investment-quality art and antiques under the stewardship of knowledgeabl...Read more
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About Auction
LiveAug 1, 2026
Live 2-Day Auction at our Knoxville Gallery featuring 1,300+ lots from fine Southern estates and private and museum collections. Sale starts Sat. August 1 at 9 AM EST with lots #1-714 and continues Sun. August 2 at 10 AM EST with lots #715-1320. Be sure to view BOTH catalogs. Case Auctions bid@caseantiques.com
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- Lot Description
Gorham Art Nouveau period sterling silver Rifle Shooting Trophy Cup for the General Irby Bennett NGST (National Guard State Troops) competition. The urn form trophy cup with double handles and square base features engraved stylized lettering and chased decoration of three men shooting rifles in a field to one side; the other contains an engraved list of winners of the trophy from 1909-1915. Gorham marks to underside. 12 in. H x 12 in. W (at handles) x 8 in. D. 37.1 oz troy. Note: this early 20th century trophy was awarded at a shooting competition organized by the Tennessee National Guard in 1915 or 1916. Irby Bennett (1858-1925), for whom the competition was named, was described by the Memphis Commercial Appeal as "one of the South's foremost Sportsmen" and "a crack shot with fire arms." He was born in Lebanon and became an executive at the Winchester Repeating Arms Company and later the Western Cartridge Company. He was also president of the Cumberland Park Jockey Club and owned "one of the south's finest strings of race horses." (Source: The Commercial Appeal, Irby Bennett obituary, July 14, 1925).
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Condition
There is a thin line of solder indicating a repair along with some light pitting and residue at the top of one handle, not extending below the handle. Otherwise excellent condition.
- Provenance
Private Middle Tennessee Collection.
- Shipping Info
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If paying with wire transfer, please use the following information:
Bank: Pinnacle Bank
150 Third Avenue South, Suite 900
Nashville, TN 37201
Phone # (865) 766-3000
Swift Code: PNFPUS44
Routing, Transit, ABA: 064008637
Beneficiary: Case Antiques, Inc.
4310 Papermill Drive
Knoxville, TN 37909
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