Large Vintage Polo ’97 Tournament Champions Trophy

A commanding vintage polo trophy with extraordinary sporting presence, engraved “Buffalo General Polo ’97 Tournament Champions” and standing an impressive 14.5" tall. The trophy features a polished silver-tone cup with horse-head handles, engraved polo crest detail, a classic pedestal form, and a substantial black tiered base.

This is the kind of piece that instantly anchors a room — handsome, architectural, and unmistakably equestrian. It has the scale and patina collectors love, with the added romance of true polo provenance. Whether styled on a bar cart, library shelf, console, hunt room table, or layered into a Ralph Lauren-inspired equestrian vignette, it brings the exact kind of heritage sporting energy that feels collected rather than decorated.

DETAILS
Engraved “Buffalo General Polo ’97 Tournament Champions”
Large trophy form with horse-head handles
Polished silver-tone cup on black stepped base
Approx. 14.5" tall
Vintage decorative trophy / equestrian sporting collectible

CONDITION
Beautiful vintage condition with age-appropriate surface wear, light oxidation, polishing marks, and minor signs of use consistent with a trophy of this age. These details add to the character and authenticity of the piece. Please review photos closely.

PROVENANCE
From the estate of Dr. Richard E. Raizman of Ligonier, Pennsylvania — a respected physician, philanthropist, polo player, fox hunter, captain of the Ligonier polo team, founder of Polo for the Cure, and Master of Foxhounds of the Rolling Rock Hunt.

MATERIAL
Silver-tone metal, likely silverplate or pewter, with black wood base.

STYLING SUGGESTIONS
A spectacular statement piece for an equestrian home, library, bar, tack room, study, or sporting collection. Style it with antique leather books, julep cups, framed polo photography, fox-hunting prints, match strikes, or fresh greenery for a layered English country look.