Functional object - Wine glasses

Historical information

The Emerald Country Club operated from the late 1920s until around 2010 on the northern section of the land previously occupied by Gembrook Nurseries. Its profile included a golf club and a bowls club serviced by a club house that provided meeting and eating facilities. It played an important role in the local community as it attracted state, national and international visitors for special sporting events and regular recreation. These wine glasses were awarded as prizes for the winners and placegetters of regular, annual or special events.

Significance

The six glasses are artefacts from the Emerald Country Club which was an iconic part of the Emerald community for around 90 years. It contributed to and played a major role in the social and sporting profile of the district.

Physical description

Two wine glasses awarded as prizes by the Emerald Country Club.

Inscriptions & markings

On bowl: 'ECC' / BOWLS TROPHY'
Under base: ' FRANCE LUMINARE'

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