Searle Memorial trophy won by Charles "Wag" Harding (the "pocket Hercules") on the 26th March 1893.
The trophy was in memory of the Australian Harry Searle, who died of typhoid in Melbourne, aged 23, on his way home to New South Wales after retaining his world professional sculling title in England in 1889.
Brass cup won by Christ's College in the Phillip Pairs on April 29th 1895.
A brass coated cup with a handle, engraved with names and a crest in the centre. There are four bands around the base and two further bands above. Maker's name engraved on the base.
Swiss silver goblet inscribed "Outriggers Seniors/ 1er. Prix/ 29 Aout 1909/ C. Moody. Ed. Sillig. H. Stebbins H. Efflatoun barr. J. Whitney"
Part of the Thomas E. Weil Collection. Thomas E. Weil is a very knowledgeable and respected collector of rowing memorabilia from all over the world. His extensive collection includes material from many years of the Oxford and Cambridge University Boat Race, and Henley Royal Regatta. He also lectures and writes on rowing history and is a Trustee of the River and Rowing Museum.
Goblet embossed with two sprays resembling cattails flanking an oval band with monogrammed initials "WEA" and engraved "Shanghai Rowing Club/ Autumn Regatta 1872,/ Club Eights,/ Distance 1 Mile Won by the Blue Boat. Time 5 Min: 22 Sec:/ Bow A. Hickling./ 2 W. H. Gubbins./ 3 C. F. Muller./ 4 C. M. Dyce./5 T. Brewer./ 6 Alex: Campbell./7 W.E. Allum (presumably the WEA)/Stroke, H. W. Daniel./ Cox: C. J. Ashley."
Part of the Thomas E. Weil Collection. Thomas E. Weil is a very knowledgeable and respected collector of rowing memorabilia from all over the world. His extensive collection includes material from many years of the Oxford and Cambridge University Boat Race, and Henley Royal Regatta. He also lectures and writes on rowing history and is a Trustee of the River and Rowing Museum.
Silver plated two handled cup. Bray Regatta, Oct 1st, 1910, Dongola Race won by J. P. Brill.
From a collection of six trophies awarded to J. P. Brill donated by Delia Etherington.
Silver plated mini trophy for Bray Regatta June 29th 1912, Open double sculls awarded to C. C. Naters, J. P. Brill, Miss Shaw.
From a collection of six trophies awarded to J. P. Brill donated by Delia Etherington.