Athlete's Medal for Throwing the Light Hammer at the Clova Gathering
Artist
James Law
(Aberdeen, Scotland, c.1774 - 1778)
AssociatedAssociated with
Donald Dinnie
(Balnacraig, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, 1837 - 1916)
Date1862
Object NameMedal
Mediumsilver
ClassificationsApplied Art
DimensionsMaximum: Depth: 0.5 cm
Overall: Diameter: 4.2 cm
Overall: Diameter: 4.2 cm
AcquisitionPurchased in 1982 with assistance from the National Fund for Acquisitions.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008584
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. He died in 1916 at the age of 79 in poverty.
