Vintage Vanderbilt Whitney Estate Set of 8 21 Club Jockey Place Card Holders

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Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney (known as C.V. or Sonny) left an indelible mark on the sports of Thoroughbred racing and polo.

… Read more Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney (known as C.V. or Sonny) left an indelible mark on the sports of Thoroughbred racing and polo.

His deep ties to Thoroughbred racing began when C.V.’s, grandfather William Collins Whitney, established the Whitney Stables in Saratoga Springs, NY, at the turn of the 20th century. Henry Payne Whitney, C. V.'s father, bred almost two hundred champions including the first filly to win the Kentucky Derby in 1915. In 1930, C.V. inherited Whitney Stables and built on the success of the previous generations. He was a founder of the National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame in Saratoga Springs. After his death, his wife, Marylou Whitney, the "Queen of Saratoga," took the mantle of Vanderbilt Whitney Thoroughbred racing. Their Eton blue and brown silks and helmet are emblems of excellence.

C.V. Whitney was also a three-time U.S. Polo Open Champion whose legacy includes the C.V. Whitney Cup Polo Tournament. His father —a leader in U.S. polo since its founding in 1876—organized the US polo team that beat England in 1909.

CV was a regular at the storied “21” Club in NYC where a Vanderbilt Jockey stood -- an enduring symbol the Club's connection to racing, sport, and old New York tradition.

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-A charming set of 8 Vanderbilt Whitney Estate hand-painted 21 Club equestrian jockey place card holders.
-Each place card holder features a hand-painted jockey (in the Vanderbilt Whitney blue) with helmet standing atop a black base with the number "21" (very subtle).
-Originating from the Vanderbilt Whitney Estate (A Vanderbilt & Whitney Legacy: Property from the Collection of Marylou Whitney & John Hendrickson)
-These finely detailed jockeys reflect the elegance and tradition of American Thoroughbred racing, a world deeply intertwined with the Whitney and Vanderbilt families.
-Would have graced a refined table setting, likely used during intimate dinners or larger gatherings tied to the racing season.
-Approximate Dimensions: 1.5"W x 4"H See less