Silver Melbourne Regatta cup, of chalice form, the deep bowl capped with clam shells and inscribed: 'Melbourne Regatta/ 1869/ Senior four Oared Gig Race/ won by/ R Mitchell/ Richmond club', resting on a slender stem with coiled dolphin. Marks: unmarked. Combined weight: 165 grams. Height 19 cm. Provenance: Vizard Foundation. 2001 Geelong Exhibition no 41