Summary
Victorian Anglers' Club medal, circa 1900.
It has not been inscribed with a name, and therefore was probably not awarded. One of the aims of the Club, described in its rules issued in 1884, was to facilitate the 'advancement and increased interest in the sport by prize contests'. The Club also aimed to protect fish in the Melbourne area; promote fellowship between anglers - particularly through a Club Room; provide reliable information to members; and reduce expenses such as tackle, bait and travel. The Club imported fishing equipment directly from England and sold it to members at 'a trifle over cost price'. Members paid an annual fee of one guinea, plus half a guinea to join. The Club Room was located at 57 Bourke St East, Melbourne.
Mint: not recorded.
Obverse Description
Fish and crossed fishing rods cut out; around, 'VICTORIAN ANGLERS CLUB'.
Reverse Description
Fish and crossed fishing rods cut out. No inscription around [may have been designed for engraving member's or winners name].
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Issued By
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Inscriptions
Fish and crossed fishing rods cut out; around, VICTORIAN ANGLERS CLUB As obverse but no inscription around,[may have been designed for engraving member's or winners name]
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Series
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Material
Gilt
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Exhibition Collection Management
21 mm (Width), 30 mm (Height)
20 * 31
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Shape
Round with loop
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