It was in the 1970s when Frank E. Kilroe astutely ran the racing departments at Santa Anita, Hollywood Park and Del Mar, a position that enabled him to mold the programs at those tracks into a year-round circuit that had no equal - anywhere...
He received the Eclipse Award of Merit in 1979...
The Joe Palmer Award from the National Turf Writers Assn. in 1982...
He was elected to the Jockey Club in 1981...
He was given the Honor of being the first Racing Secretary of the first Breeders Cup...
Consider by many as one of the top 10 most influential people of the horse racing industry in the last 100 years...
This letter opener is almost 8" long, extremely well made and very heavy and is marked sterling silver, it is inscribed with the following:
The Jockey Club
Conference
Aug. 17, 1958
Frank E. Kilroe
What an addition to your Horse Racing collection, this is one of a kind and could be your only chance to own a piece from one of the most beloved icons of the Horse Racing Industry in the last 100 years...
Please see all my other auctions. If you need a unique gift for someone who has everything or you collect old items, you need to check these listings. Many unique very old items from estate sales, many one of a kind treasures including:
Actual original official track photos of the 1946 Kentucky Derby won by Triple Crown winner Assault, signed dated and copyrighted, in the original bound book, including paddock, post parade, running of the race, race finish, winner circle, trophy presentation and more – 15 photos total. All by Caufield & Shook the official photographers of Churchill Downs at the time. These are one of a kind and can’t be found anywhere else.
Original pennant from the 1946 Kentucky Derby
Original slate tile from the Twin Spires at Churchill Downs built in 1895, most folks do not realize the original tiles were removed during remodeling in 1972, own your own piece of thoroughbred horse racing history.
Original items from the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago
Sterling Silver letter opener that was awarded to the most famous Racing Secretary in the USA in the Horse Racing industry – Frank E. Kilroe in 1958 from the Jockey Club
Original 1st lantern made by Defiance Lantern & STPG Co. from Rochester, NY with original globe and wick, never used.
Sterling Silver treasures from the 1800’s including items from Tiffany & Co., Mexican and Peru artist, etc.
Art works from Japan, USA, European countries, many old sterling silver items.
Bottles and jars from an old neighborhood pharmacy in Chicago that has been closed for years.
Set of 4 original Hubley cast iron horse door stops
Pottery treasures from the likes of McCoy, Owens, Weller, Roseville and Hull, very old crock from Pennsylvania.
Many old rustic items I used to decorate my hunting and fishing cabin
Actually too many items to list but if you would or do collect old 1800’s items you should take a look.
Will be listing many items daily over the next week or so
Also, please read my about me page for the reason I am parting with these personal treasures.
Thank you.
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