Lot 16
TITLE PLAQUE FOR THOMAS FERRIER HAMILTON ESQ (1820-1905)
In two sections as typical, of four drawers overall, two drawer fronts applied with engraved brass ownership plates of 'Thomas Ferrier Hamilton Esq', raised on four bun feet, the whole in a rich ebonizing lacquer
100cm high, 91.5cm wide, 51cm deep
Estimate $3,000 - $5,000
Surface scratches and dints overall.
Appears to be in original condition, no key.
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Thomas Ferrier Hamilton was an Australian politician and sportsman. Scottish born, he emigrated to Australia in 1839. As a local magistrate and justice of the peace, he was elected to the Victorian Legislative Council in 1872, sitting as a member for the Southern Province until 1884. Hamilton also had a keen interest in cricket, and played several matches, as well as being a member and former president of the Melbourne Cricket Club.
A Gentleman's Collection: The Estate of Mr Neil Robertson
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8277
11:00am - 2 December 2018
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
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