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  • Silver cup in the shape of a wine glass, as the cup tapers to a pedestal. The cup is engraved with branches and leaves, the base engraved with lines, dots and a half-moo pattern.

    A00632-1

  • Silver cup in the shape of a wine glass, as the cup tapers to a pedestal. The cup is engraved with branches and leaves, the base engraved with lines, dots and a half-moo pattern.

    A00632-2

  • Silver cup in the shape of a wine glass, as the cup tapers to a pedestal. The cup is engraved with branches and leaves, the base engraved with lines, dots and a half-moo pattern.

    A00632-3

  • Silver cup in the shape of a wine glass, as the cup tapers to a pedestal. The cup is engraved with branches and leaves, the base engraved with lines, dots and a half-moo pattern.

    A00632-4

  • Silver cup in the shape of a wine glass, as the cup tapers to a pedestal. The cup is engraved with branches and leaves, the base engraved with lines, dots and a half-moo pattern.

    A00632-5

  • Silver cup in the shape of a wine glass, as the cup tapers to a pedestal. The cup is engraved with branches and leaves, the base engraved with lines, dots and a half-moo pattern.

    A00632-6

  • Silver cup in the shape of a wine glass, as the cup tapers to a pedestal. The cup is engraved with branches and leaves, the base engraved with lines, dots and a half-moo pattern.

    A00632-7

  • Silver cup in the shape of a wine glass, as the cup tapers to a pedestal. The cup is engraved with branches and leaves, the base engraved with lines, dots and a half-moo pattern.

    A00632-8

  • Silver cup in the shape of a wine glass, as the cup tapers to a pedestal. The cup is engraved with branches and leaves, the base engraved with lines, dots and a half-moo pattern.
  • Silver cup in the shape of a wine glass, as the cup tapers to a pedestal. The cup is engraved with branches and leaves, the base engraved with lines, dots and a half-moo pattern.
  • Silver cup in the shape of a wine glass, as the cup tapers to a pedestal. The cup is engraved with branches and leaves, the base engraved with lines, dots and a half-moo pattern.
  • Silver cup in the shape of a wine glass, as the cup tapers to a pedestal. The cup is engraved with branches and leaves, the base engraved with lines, dots and a half-moo pattern.
  • Silver cup in the shape of a wine glass, as the cup tapers to a pedestal. The cup is engraved with branches and leaves, the base engraved with lines, dots and a half-moo pattern.
  • Silver cup in the shape of a wine glass, as the cup tapers to a pedestal. The cup is engraved with branches and leaves, the base engraved with lines, dots and a half-moo pattern.
  • Silver cup in the shape of a wine glass, as the cup tapers to a pedestal. The cup is engraved with branches and leaves, the base engraved with lines, dots and a half-moo pattern.
  • Silver cup in the shape of a wine glass, as the cup tapers to a pedestal. The cup is engraved with branches and leaves, the base engraved with lines, dots and a half-moo pattern.

Historical information

This trophy was made in 1879 and used in Beechworth in the same year, 1879. Donated by Miss Ethel Spencer this trophy belonged to Catherine Mitchell Pyle. Miss Ethel Spencer was bridesmaid to Catherine Mitchell Pyle's daughter Jessie Pyle. Catherine Mitchell Pyle came to live with Ethel Spencer at Black Springs where she remained until she died in 1921. Ethel recalled that Catherine had a strong will and 'ruled the house inside and out'. Besides making beautiful bread, she also grew chrysanthemums.

Significance

This silver trophy has been part of Beechworth history since 1879, and is currently held in the Burke Museum C.F. Falck Watchmaker & Jeweller display in the Street of Shops Exhibition.

Physical description

Deep hollow silver cup tapers to pedestal, engraved with branches and leaves. Base decorated with engraved lines, dots and half-moon pattern. Not inscribed.

Inscriptions & markings

A00632 / 79.88 / 1.5 / Walker & Hall / Silver Cutlers / Silver Smiths Sheffield / 719

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