Summary
Trophy awarded to H.W.H. Irvine in 1892.
Inscribed: "Gift of Messrs. Harrison & Sons. Won by Hans W. H. Irvine Esq. Bendigo Agricultural & Horticultural Society. Grand National Show, 1892. Champion Prize for Champagne".
"The Irvine Wine Collection was acquired by Museum Victoria in 1989. It represents the history of the Great Western Vineyard and the achievements of Hans William Henry Irvine, vigneron and politician, from 1888 until 1922. It comprises 130 items ranging from publications, marketing items, packaging materials, wine labels, award medals, ceramics, illuminated address, commemorative trowel, trophy plaques, wine makers tools, and silverware."
Physical Description
Two handled inscribed silver trophy with cast and engraved ornamentation.
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Collection Names
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Acquisition Information
Purchase
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Awarded By
Bendigo Agricultural & Horticultural Society, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia, 1892
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Awarded To
Mr Hans W. Irvine - Great Western Vineyards & Champagne Cellars, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia, 1892
Trophy awarded to H.W.H. Irvine in 1892. -
Inscriptions
Engraved: GIFT OF/MESSRS. HARRISON & SONS/WON BY/HANS W.H. IRVINE ESQ./BENDIGO/AGL. & HCL. SOCIETY/GRAND NATIONAL SHOW/1892/CHAMPION PRIZE/FOR/ CHAMPAGNE.
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Overall Dimensions
19 cm (Length), 25.5 cm (Height)
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Dimensions
200 mm (Width), 255 mm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation. Measuring Method: Measurements taken at largest point.
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References
Press release form Wine Victoria Pty. Ltd: The Vigneron March 25, 1909.
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Keywords
Great Western, Rural Industry, Trades, Viticulture, Viticulture & Winemaking, Wine, Wineries