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2002/91/1 Presentation trophy in two parts, silver/ timber, presented by Dux Bicycle Co to 'round Australia cyclist' Donald Mackay in 1900, made by [Edward Fischer and Sons, Melbourne], Australia, 1900. Click to enlarge.
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Trophy presented to Donald Mackay by Dux Bicycle Co

In 1900 Donald Mackay became the third person to cycle around the continent, setting a new around Australia cycling record of 240 days 7 hours and 30 minutes. Mackay pedaled his Dux bicycle, now in the Museum's collection, north through Queensland, across the Northern Territory, down the west coast of the continent, across the Nullarbor Plain, then up the eastern coast. This ride was the last of a series of long distance cycling trips in Australia between 1897 and 1900 to prove the suitability …

Summary

Object No.

2002/91/1

Object Statement

Presentation trophy in two parts, silver/ timber, presented by Dux Bicycle Co to 'round Australia cyclist' Donald Mackay in 1900, made by [Edward Fischer and Sons, Melbourne], Australia, 1900

Physical Description

Silver presentation trophy in two parts with wooden pedestal base. The trophy is supported on a hollow silver foot and stem. The foot has a conical form which is decorated with six hemispherical bosses and engraved floral motifs. Rising from this is a small flattened hemispherical knob also decorated with six bosses. The knob supports a stem which tapers slightly out, where it connects to a reeded base. The reeded base supports another stem that forms part of the cylindrical cup. Two upturned handles extend from the cushion pad and terminate above the level of the rim of the cup. The bowl exterior features a shield with an inscription. The shield is flanked with engraved foliate scrolls. Engraved written text on the back of the cup relates to 'Donald Mackay's Record Ride Around Australia on the Dux'. The cup is topped with a waisted lid with a circular collar decorated with six more bosses. The flat top of the lid has a medallion engraved with floral motifs supporting a miniature bicycle.

The trophy is positioned on a turned wooden pedestal to which is applied a silver plaque in the shape of Australia which is engraved with further text.

Marks

On exterior cup of trophy on silver shield in written text; 'AUSTRALIA'S / WHEEL / PRESENTED / BY THE / DUX / CYCLE COMPANY / 300 / LIT. COLLINS ST / MELBOURNE'. The Australian coat of arms features on the shield above the written text.

Engraved also on the exterior of the cup, 'A SOUVENIR / OF / Mr Donald Mackays / RECORD RIDE AROUND / AUSTRALIA / ON THE DUX'. The engraved text is surrounded by engraved floral motifs.

Stamped on exterior of foot, 'STG.SILVER (animal figure)'

On wooden base of trophy, on a silver plaque in the shape of Australia in engraved text, 'RECORDS WON ON THE DUX / by Mr Donald Mackay / 1. Round Australia 11000 miles / TIME 240 DAYS, 7 HRS, 30 MIN. / 2. Brisbane to Brisbane & Newcastle / 11600 miles / Perth to Brisbane & Newcastle / TIME 48 DAYS 4 HRS 15 MIN. / 4 Perth to Sydney / 40 DAYS, 6 HRS, 50 MIN.'

Short URL

https://ma.as/11738

Dimensions

Height

560 mm

Width

230 mm

Depth

230 mm

Source

Credit Line

Gift of Mr and Mrs Alex Baldry, 2002

Acquisition Date

27 August 2002

Cite this Object

Harvard

Trophy presented to Donald Mackay by Dux Bicycle Co 2023, Museum of Applied Arts & Sciences, accessed 25 March 2023, <https://ma.as/11738>

Wikipedia

{{cite web |url=https://ma.as/11738 |title=Trophy presented to Donald Mackay by Dux Bicycle Co |author=Museum of Applied Arts & Sciences |access-date=25 March 2023 |publisher=Museum of Applied Arts & Sciences, Australia}}

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