Australian sterling silver 'Melbourne Amateur Regatta' beaker with a gilt wash interior, inscribed with the coat of arms of the city of Melbourne 'Vires Acquirit Eundo' to one side & to the other 'Melbourne Amateur Regatta Estab. 1903 1912 Maiden Eights won by Hawthorn R.C. Bow C.P. Shugg, T.A. Nelson, D.W. Barrie, H.B. Kirsch, J. Kohlman, A.W. Massina, S.L. Massina, L.C. Guy Box J. Monteath' maker rubbed. Condition good, minor tarnishing. Height 11.8 cm. Weight 241g