Lot 351
The medal with later brooch fitting, featuring a bust of Queen Victoria, awarded S.Smith and Son at the 1888 Centennial International Exhibition, Melbourne, designed by Stokes & Martin SC, Melbourne mint, boxed.
Estimate $2,000 - $3,000
Brooch fitting has been mounted to the back of the medal in 18ct gold and stainless steel. Heavy overall wear with significant bends in gold, large dints, scratches and flat spots. Medal tested 22ct gold, total weight 47.1 gms, original weight when minted 45.0gms.
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Jewels
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8142
6:00pm - 6 June 2016
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra
VIEWING
Sydney 28-29 May 10am-4pm
Melbourne 1 June 9am-8pm
2-3 June 10am-4pm
4-5 June 10am-5pm
CONTACT
Alana Misson
alana.misson@leonardjoel.com.au
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