Trophy, Simpson Hall Miller and Co, Water Jug, Linton Fire Brigade, 1885, 1885

Historical information

Won by Linton Fire Brigade in 1885. (3rd prize NFBAD Ballarat). Found on Linton tip by James Wishart in the 1960s. Mr Wishart donated the water jug to LDHS shortly before his death in 1982.

Physical description

Large, silver-plated water jug, with hinged lid. Flower pattern etched on front and back, with inscriptions.

Inscriptions & markings

"N.F.B.A.D-Ballarat 1885-3rd Prize-Engine practice for 8 men / Won by Linton Fire Brigade / P Wishart D Cornish S Ball J Chung". "Simpson, Hall, Miller and Co. Plate 26".

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