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Commemorative Cup For President Wischweh Of “Liedertafel Germania” Club, Sydney

1907. Silver-plated goblet, caption and date engraved on cup, “Walker & Hall, Sheffield, England 32” stamped on base, 22 x 10.8 x 10cm. Oxidation and tarnishing.

German text reads “Herrn Ernst Wischweh, gewidmet von der Liedertafel Germania in Anerkennung. Seiner 5 Jahrigen, Prasidentenschaft 1902–1907, Sydney den 21.5.1907 der Vorstand. [Dedicated to Mr Ernst Wischweh of the Liedertafel Germania in recognition of his five years presidency, 1902 to 1907, Sydney. The board, 21.5.1907.]”

The Liedertafel Germania was a German choir group involved in Sydney’s German and Concordia clubs (est. 1853 and 1883). Ref: SMH, 31.7.1905; Wiki.

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Item #CL198-54

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