Athlete's Medal for Throwing the Hammer
SilversmithMade by
Whytock & Sons
(founded 1836)
AssociatedAssociated with
Donald Dinnie
(Balnacraig, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, 1837 - 1916)
Datec. 1855
Object NameMedal
Mediumsilver
ClassificationsApplied Art
DimensionsOverall: Depth: 0.4 , Diameter: 4.8 cm
AcquisitionPurchased in 1982 with assistance from the National Fund for Acquisitions.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008538
Keywords
Dinnie was born in Balnacraig near Aboyne, Aberdeenshire in 1837. He turned professional athlete and toured the world at the age of 30, winning over 11,000 competitions and a total of £28,000 in prize-money. Despite his success he died in 1916 at the age of 79 in poverty.
