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

2014-0116s.jpg

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.