Lot 730

Description

Victorian Rowing Association, medals in gold (2)(15ct(?), 9.9gms, 26mm) by Bradshaw, first inscribed 'Champion Fours Victoria / Mercantile R.C./ F.H.Shore / 3/ 1930'; second inscribed 'Champion Eights Victoria /Mercantile R.C. /F.H.Shore / 7/ 1930'; Melbourne Amateur Regatta Grand Challenge Cup, prize medal in gold with ornate ring mount (15ct(?), 10.3gms, 26mm) by Bradshaw, edge impressed 'F.H.Shore. 7 M.R.C. 1931', together with a two handled silver plated cup (ht. 9cms) by Hardy Bros Ltd, inscribed 'The Gilbey Cup / V.R.A. Regatta / 1933 / Senior Eights / Mercantile Rowing Club / F.Shore (7)'; Melbourne Church of England Grammar School, award medals in white metal (48mm)(2), first inscribed '1st / 100 yards HCP / Under 16 / F.H.Shore / 1922', second inscribed '100 yards / Open Handicap (AEQ)' both cased; tiepin in gold, silver and enamel (54mm) in the shape of an oar, inscribed '5 1st VIII 1923', handcrafted gold brooch (9ct, 2.5gms, 24mm) inscribed 'Alma Bowling Club / Pennant / 1921 / E.Shore'.Good very fine-extremely fine.(8 items)

Together with a copy of the souvenir programme for The King's Cup (Interstate Eight-oared Rowing Championships) held at Mannum, S.A., May 1930, in which F.H.Shore is listed in the Victoria Team.