'Sturt Football Club Life Member's Certificate presented to Owen Benjamin Beatty in recognition of long and valuable services rendered to the above Club. Dated this 25th day of February 1929'
A colour-printed certificate with manuscript insertions (visible image size 239 × 351 mm), with the original wood-veneer mat, behind glass in a contemporary wooden frame (external dimensions 432 × 535 mm).
The certificate is a little unevenly discoloured; the frame is a little rubbed; overall, in excellent condition.
The certificate is signed by the Chairman, Frank Richardson; the President, Edgar R. Brown; and the Secretary, R.S. Beatty (Owen's brother Robert Scott Beatty, who played 10 games for Sturt in 1919). Offered together with three gold fobs and a tea tray, presented to Owen Beatty at various stages of his active sporting life. The first item is a voided 9 carat gold fob (maximum dimensions 38 × 24 mm; 5.9 gm) in the shape of a shield surmounted by a stylised crown with a bail, the obverse with a smaller shield engraved with his initials mounted on it, the reverse engraved 'Presented by MFC [Mitcham Football Club] ... Most Consistent Player 1918', stamped 'D.H. McDougall' and '9 C'. The second item is a 15 carat gold fob (maximum dimensions 34 × 17 mm; 3.2 gm) in the shape of a half-acorn with an attached bail, the obverse with 'UAOD' moulded on the cupole, the reverse engraved 'Oak of Mitcham CC 1918-19. Batting Won by Bro. O.B. Beatty. 229 runs, Avge. 28.6', stamped 'Hall' and '15 C'. The third item is a voided 9 carat gold fob (maximum dimensions 34 × 17 mm; 1.8 gm) in the shape of a small shield engraved with his initials, surrounded by a stylised horseshoe then a laurel wreath, surmounted by a crown with an attached bail, the reverse engraved 'O. Beaty [sic] Bowling Average Upper Sturt CC 1923-4. Presented by H. Parks', stamped 'R' and '9 Ct'. The tea tray (a polished wooden base with metal handles and side rails, base dimensions 325 × 505 mm) has a small attached plaque engraved 'SA Druids Cricket Association, Season 1928-29. Batting Agg. O.B. Beatty. 555 Runs Avge 55.5. Presented by W. Hocking Esq'. The metalware is tarnished, with some rust; the timber is a little marked; overall, in very good condition. Owen Benjamin Beatty (1898-1964) played 50 games for Sturt between 1919 and 1923; 'At the end of his debut season he played as a ruckman in the Double Blues' challenge final replay win over North Adelaide. He represented South Australia three times' (John Devaney). [5 items].
Item #122149
Price (AUD):
$900.00