Bronze figurine, "Waiting his innings" by J. Durham, c. 1863
Object Type
Domestic items/Ornament/Figurine
Date Used
1863
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Bronze figurine with raised base. Image of a young mid. 19th century cricketer resting on the grass with a cricket bat held under his left arm. On the front side of the base is the inscription: 'Waiting his innings'. On the top of the base, behind the figure, is inscribed: 'J. Durham Sc./1863'. Joseph Durham was a prolific English sculptor from the 19th century. This sculpture is one in a series of works dating from 1863. Label on base "James Bourlet & Sons Ltd" "H19286".
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 200 W: 260 D: 155mm (H: 7 7/8 W: 10 1/4 D: 6 1/8")
Media/Materials
Date Used
1863
Location
In storage
Registration No
M6766
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Melbourne Cricket Club Museum by Mr Anthony Baer.
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