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Donald Dinnie Athlete's Presentation Belt
ESTIMATED 1899-1900
Donald Dinnie Athlete's Presentation Belt - Donald Dinnie was given an Athlete's Presentation Belt. The presentation belt was made by Walker and Hall and is made of Silver and Gilt. The belt consists of ten silver plaques each moulded with a representation of Dinnie's various sporting activities, and engraved with summaries of his major achievements.
From left to right; The first plate has the words "Us this trophy we give several us this athletes best efforts recognised by such first class athletes as; Messrs James Fleming, George Davidson, George Mearns, Alexr McKay, Charles McHardy, Andrew Milne, & C. & C. ? and also by the gentlemen ana????? The Bon Chas. & W. Kerr & C." engraved on it and there is a mould of a nude Dinnie flexing.
The second plate has the words "for putting the weight won over 1800 contests best records putting a stone 16 lbs putting a stone 22 lbs putting a stone 24 lbs putting a stone fair stand 28 lbs 32 feet 10 in putting a stone fair stand 56 lbs 20 ft ? in ?? level 7 1/2 feet run 49 feet 6 in % 7 1/2 feet run 39 feet 9 in ? feet run 37 feet 9 in" engraved on it and a mould of Dinnie putting a stone.
The third plate has the words "Won over 800 contests for flat and hurdle races has done the 100 yds under 10? sec ?? won champion silver medal for hurdles at philidelphia and gold medal at Lucknow Canada 1882 same day winning the champion prize for the best heavyweight athlete in America. won the all round champion medal of Scotland at Coatbridge in 1864." engraved on it and has a mould of Dinnie running.
The fourth plate has the words "For Dumbells and weight lifting won over 200 contests best feats lifted 168 lbs one hand one life to stretch of arm above head lifted 132? in right & 120 in left two motions on palm of hand held 56 lbs arm & hand horizontal 76 seconds at Wagga Wagga N.S.W. 1882? Put up 250 lbs two hands." engraved on it and a mould of Dinnie lifting dumbells.
The fifth plate has the words "All round champion athlete of the world won over 1800 contests for leaping. During 1860 cleared the height of 5ft. 11in on several occasions. Got a record of 6fft. 1in. at Turriff Aberdeenshire. Best long lean 20 feet 1 in. Hop step & leap 44 feet. In proof of the all round abilities of this athlete he has also won some hundreds of prizes for step dancing, rifle shooting & ????? playing and has also been enthusiastic on roadsters and has won several good races." engraved on it.
The sixth plate has the words "For tossing caber won over 1400 contests unbeaten for over 40 years won championship of australia at caber and wrestling at Coulburn N.S.W. 1891. Beat all comers in S. Africa in 1898." engraved on it and a mould of Dinnie tossing caber.
The seventh plate has the words "For throwing 56 lb weight won over 300 contests best throw "Fair Stand" including 28 ft. by 2 feet 40 feet for height 13 ft. 11 in. un level length of weight ring 14 in. 4in chain "fair stand" 6 in. ? over bar." engraved on it and a mould of Dinnie holding a weight.?
The eighth plate has the words "Won over 2000 contests for hammer throwing best records un level "fair stand" by 4 ft 2 in stiff handle 16 lbs 132 ft. by 4 ft 8 in stiff hole 16 lbs 138 ft 8 in by 4 ft 2 in stiff hole 22 lbs 104 1/2 ft by 4 ft stiff hole 44 lbs 56 1/2 ft." engraved on it and a mould of Dinnie holding a hammer.
The nineth plate has the words "Winner of over 2000 wrestling contests in 1882 won the police gazette champion medal for mixed wrestling at new jersey U.S.A. won the all round championship of the world at Melbourne wrestling tournament in 1886? and proved champion of Scotland for close to? half a century" engraved on it and a mould of Dinnie wrestling another person.
The tenth plate has the words "Champion athletes belt presented to Donald Dinnie by his admirers in Scotland in recognition of his prowess as the most wonderful athlete of whom we have any record his unequalled feats of strength and ability number in successes and lengthened career stand unrivalled in the history of athletics." engraved on it and a mould of Dinnie with his arms crossed.
The belt is currently on display at Provost Skene's House which is currently a museum in Aberdeen, Scotland.