Silver cup for "Members Quarter Mile Handicap" presented to W.G. Grace, 1869
Object Type
Trophies and awards/Trophy
Date Used
10 Apr 1869
1869
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Sterling silver trophy comprising a winged conical cup joined onto a stem resembling the Caduceus of Mercury (ie. a winged rod with two snakes intertwining around it), joined onto a raised circular base. Engraved inscription at obverse of trophy reads: 'MEMBERS 1/4 MILE HANDICAP/1ST PRIZE/APRIL 10; 1869./W. G. GRACE'. Makers marks are at top left of obverse. On reverse face is the shield of the 'London Athletic Club', featuring the motto: 'Vincit qui patitur', meaning "The one who is patient wins".
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 195 W: 152 D: 75mm (H: 7 11/16 W: 6 D: 2 15/16")
Media/Materials
Associated Event
Date Used
10 Apr 1869
1869
1869
Location
On display
Registration No
M6741
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Melbourne Cricket Club Museum by Mr Anthony Baer.
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