1930s Cambridge University - Jesus College Full Length Presentation Rowing Oar
Code: 10301
An early 20th century full length presentation rowing oar for Jesus College (Cambridge University).
With wonderful ornate and detailed hand painted blade adorned with college insignia, and gilt calligraphy.
A fantastic example of a tradition English presentation rowing oar for the world renowned Cambridge University, whose history is steeped in river rowing tradition.
Dated 1938 and with the full team listed.
Many of these easy oars have over time unfortunately been cut down, so it's nice to see a full length example still intact.
Rowing crews which recorded four consecutive 'bumps' were said to have earned their oars and in turn were then awarded a presented oar like this one.
Inscription reading:
Jesus I Head of the Lent
Bow R. P. Bell. 11.13
2 L. D. THORNE. 12.1
3. D. H. TILDESLEY. 12.5
4. S.P. BOURNE 13.4
Cox A. I. McGOWAN. 9.5
5. J. R. WEST. 12.0
6. I. E. HUMPHREYS 13.0
7. C. M. RUSTON 12.6
Coaches
STEVE FAIRBAIRN
R. CORBET-WARD., D. E. FAIRBAIRN
The oar is stamped with the makers stamp, E. NORRIS, LONDON. It also hand painted with the number 6, signifying the oar belonged to HUMPHREYS who sat in position 6 in the boat.
Measuring approximately 12 feet long.
With age related wear and tear and some small losses to the painted surface as illustrated. Historic heat related bubbles have affected areas of the calligraphy. Some over painting has occurred during its life.
Paint surface to rear of blade has been affected by the heat during its life (see listing photographs).
No breaks or repairs to the shaft.
With some heat damaged to the varnish surface from being suspended over a fire in the rowing club.
A fantastic interior design piece.
All collections are strictly by appointment only.
Given the size of the piece, delivery lead time may vary between 7 - 14 days.
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