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Silver Rowing trophy by William Edwards, with silver gilt bowl…
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Auction Location:
Sydney
Date:
4-Apr-2012
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Description:
Silver Rowing trophy by William Edwards, with silver gilt bowl and bright cut decoration of swags and ties interspersed with three shaped cartouches, each bearing inscriptions: 'Intercolonial Champion Gig Race/ 29th March 1873/ second Prize/ Won By/ John Stout No 1/ John Cazaly 2/ Wm Crampton 3/ Z Giles Stroke/ Thos Finks/ Cox', the other: 'Crews Started/ Sydney/ Hobart Town/ Melbourne/ Geelong/ Ballarat City' and finally: 'Boats Placed/ Melbourne 1st/ City 2nd/ Sydney 3rd', all resting on triform supports as oars and on foot engraved with rowing race and beaded rim. Marks: W Edwards/ Manufacturer/ Melbourne / sterling / silver to foot rim ref JBH no 113. Weight:230 grams. Height 20 cm. Provenance: Private Collection. Notes: the race was held on the lower Yarra with Melbourne winning.
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Category:
Silver: Mugs, Cups & Goblets