Elaine and Jim Wolfensohn Gift - The 1888 Melbourne Cup
Foyer Gallery
January 21 - March 21, 2011
Horse racing enthusiasts will be treated to a rare opportunity to view the Elaine and Jim Wolfensohn Gift - The 1888 Melbourne Cup, courtesy of the National Gallery of Australia.
Made in England by Elkington & Co Birmingham, The Centennial Cup features three magnificent horses cast in silver weighing 800 grams, and is surmounted on a large silver plated base. The 1888 Melbourne Cup winner was Mentor, who ran the race in 3 minutes 30 3/4 seconds.
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