Colthurst Memorial Trophy - Auckland Women's Bowling Centre - Presented by Mr & Mrs J.H Colthurst 1958-59 Veterans Fours
Title
Colthurst Memorial Trophy - Auckland Women's Bowling Centre - Presented by Mr & Mrs J.H Colthurst 1958-59 Veterans Fours
Subject
Trophy, cup
Description
Very tall and narrow cup that tappers to a narrow stem. There are torpedo shaped handles on each side. The top of the cup flares in a beehive shape towards the lid, which is cone-shaped with a knob on the top. The base is black bakelite. The front is engraved with "Colthurst Memorial Trophy Presented by Mr Mrs J.H. Colthurst 1958-59 for VETERANS FOURS". There is a central oval shape with a border featuring "WOMEN'S BOWLING CENTRE AUCKLAND" and a central coat of arms featuring two kiwis, a crown and a banner with "ADVANCE". The reverse is engraved with the names of previous trophy holders.
Date
1959
Identifier
2014-0116
Location
TRC 1
Physical Dimensions
58cm x 19cm x 16cm
Materials
Electroplated nickel silver. Bakelite base.
Condition
Poor, the left hand handle is broken in one point where it joins the cup.
Cataloguer
Sue Page
Files
Collection
Citation
“Colthurst Memorial Trophy - Auckland Women's Bowling Centre - Presented by Mr & Mrs J.H Colthurst 1958-59 Veterans Fours,” TSB Bank Bowls New Zealand Museum, accessed May 17, 2024, https://tsbbankbowlsmuseum.omeka.net/items/show/961.