A SILVER CUP FROM THE MELBOURNE REGATTA, 1860

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A SILVER CUP FROM THE MELBOURNE REGATTA, 1860
for the amature sculling race with maker's marks for 'William Edwards', the engraved and repousée cup with scenes of Australian flora and fauna including kangaroos and emus, the bowl depicting two competitors and a bridge with distant buildings, engraved Melbourne Regatta 1860 Sculling Race -- 8½in. (21.5cm.) high
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Whilst professional oarsmen competed for a purse of money, amatures were presented with silverware. William Edwards, generally regarded as one of Australias finest gold and silversmiths, was born in England in 1819 and arrived in Australia in 1857, ceasing production around 1870. He produced a number of trophies for various sporting events and was generally retailed through Walsh & Sons.

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