Cricket ball, presented to H Ironmonger - Australia v South Africa Test match, 1932
Object Type
Sporting equipment/Playing equipment/Ball
Date Used
12 Feb 1932-15 Feb 1932
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Polished cricket ball, with engraved brass shield mounted onto it. Inscription reads, "FIFTH TEST / V. / SOUTH AFRICA / MELBOURNE / 1932 / H. IRONMONGER / 11 WICKETS FOR 24". Ironmonger took 5 wickets for 6 in the first innings, and 6 wickets for 18 in the second innings for Australia.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 65 W: 65 D: 65mm (H: 2 9/16 W: 2 9/16 D: 2 9/16")
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Date Used
12 Feb 1932-15 Feb 1932
Place Used
Location
In storage
Registration No
M9787
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Melbourne Cricket Club Museum by T H Ironmonger & M P O'Toole.
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