Bidspirit auction | Rota G. B. Italian Line

Rota G. B. Italian Line Silvered Metal Trophy Cup - Maritime commemorative trophy cup for the Italian Line shipping company. The silvered metal vessel features a bell-shaped bowl with two scrolling handles decorated with relief foliate motifs, supported by a flaring pedestal stem. The trophy is mounted to a cylindrical black-painted wooden plinth. A rectangular metal plaque is attached to the front of the plinth and is inscribed ITALIA - NAVIGAZIONE on the top line and Italian Line on the bottom line. The underside of the base retains an oval foil label reading ROTA G. B. / VIA OREFICI, 20 / GENOVA. Dimensions: 5.5”W x 10”H Provenance: Museum of Miami Collection, known for its extensive archives, manuscripts, and visual materials documenting the region's history. Weight: 14.2 oz Condition: Good.