Summary
Solid frosted clear glass paperweight of Phar Lap's head. It belonged to trainer Harry Telford, and was amongst a number of items donated to the museum by his son and daughter-in-law in the 1990s.
Physical Description
Paper weight, cast in solid frosted amber glass. Cast is of the horse head only, wearing a bridle. The base of the paper weight is a solid oval shape, with lettering cast into the side edge. Tip of right ear is chipped and missing.
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Acquisition Information
Cultural Gifts Donation from Mrs Nancy Telford, 1999
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Acknowledgement
Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.
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Original Owner
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Inscriptions
Cast into side edge of base: " PHAR LAP 1928-32 37 WINS FROM 51 STARTS"
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Overall Dimensions
17.4 cm (Length), 8 cm (Width), 12.4 cm (Height)
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Dimensions
175 mm (Length), 85 mm (Width), 125 mm (Height)
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Maximum dimensions
180 mm (Length), 84 mm (Width), 123 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Civic Mementoes, Horse Racing, Horses, Racing Industry, Souvenirs, Sport, Making History - Phar Lap
