The flowers definitely look like 'Cashens', similar to my division which I got from Steven Kristoffersen in California, a well known Cattleya collection who can trace his plants to the source. What I find with this cultivar you and I have, unlike the other awarded trianaes that I have, is that it is rounder flatter shaped petals, with five point flaring, round lip with ring orlata rims, and a deep yellow throat. Other trianaes have one or two of these traits but not all in one. Your flowers certainly has these traits. If I was to see this I would say it is the 'Cashens' in a judging center.
However, you can always ask your seller regarding the provenance and they may have an answer.
If you were to sell it with provenance, a fair price for 3 bulb division is $250. If without the confirmed identity, it can go for $150.
But in my opinion, get this plant to an orchid show or AOS judging and perhaps some cattleya experts can confirmed this with you. If it's not 'Cashens', you might get an AOS award because the flowers are such high quality!
Good luck!
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