Cup presented to Melbourne's Lady Mayoress 1909 Austral Meet at the MCG
Object Type
Trophies and awards/Trophy/Decorative/Cup
Date Used
1909
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Small silver cup. The bowl is ornately engraved with a medieval-type pattern and text around the rim reading "Presented to The Lady Mayoress of Melbourne Mrs James Burston MEMENTO OF THE AUSTRAL MEETING 1909". There is also text on one side which continues with 'By / Melbourne Bicycle Club / on the occasion of her / christening / CAPt PENFOLD'S / New / BALLOON / "THE / AUSTRAL"'. It sits atop a long, thin stem with a tiered round base.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 137 W: 65 D: 65mm (H: 5 3/8 W: 2 9/16 D: 2 9/16")
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Associated Place
Associated Event
Date Used
1909
Place Used
Location
On display
Registration No
M7591
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Melbourne Cricket Club Museum by Mr. & Mrs. Davey
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