Summary

Two-handled silver cup awarded to H.W.H. Irvine - 1st prize in sparkling wine competition, Royal Agricultural Show, 1893. The cup represents one of the early successes of Hans Irvine and his French wine maker, Charles Pierlot.

Engraved: Royal Agricultural Show 1893 class 4.8 9. Sparkling wine 1st prize Presented by H.M. Gooch won by Hans W. Irvine Esqre.

"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 silver cup awarded as 1st prize in sparkling wine competition, Royal Agricultural Show. Narrow stem; vertical lines around lower half of cup. Thin handles with longitudinal grooves & leaf-shaped ends, close to sides of cup.

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