Lot 342
On an ebonised plinth having two stacks of cannon balls, silver and wood ramrod, the barrel decorated with a crowned Maltese cross, dolphins and a coat of arms, on an ebonised carriage with silver wheels, with plaque engraved 'PRESENTED TO RT. HON. ROBERT G. MENZIES P.C, CH, Q.C, LL.M, LL,D (HON MALTA) BY THE MALTESE GOVERNMENT MALTA 14TH JUNE 1956'.
Hallmarked to barrel.
Height 14cm; Length 29cm; Width 14cm
Estimate $2,000 - $4,000
In very good condition. Some tarnish to the silver. Scuff marks to the painted plinth.
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Robert Menzies visited Malta in June 1956 en route to the Commonwealth Prime Ministers' Conference in London. Arriving on the liner 'Arcadia' he was greeted by the premier of Malta, Dom Mintoff and day-long celebrations were arranged in his honour as well as the conferring of an honorary Doctor of Laws from the University of Malta.
The Private Collection of Trevor Kennedy AM
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8382
10:00am - 1 November 2020
36-40 Queen Street, Woollahra
VIEWING
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