An early 20th century Australian “Queen’s College” rowing oar for the “University of Melbourne 1910” Rowing eight, the blade with gilt inscription, naming the university, college, crest, members of the crew, along with their weights and “Head of the River” with original dark red/brown paint to the blade and varnish to the shaft marked “5” (W.M. Abbott, 12st. 4lbs.) beside the old leather fitting. Length 327 cm