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A GROUP OF VICTORIAN SILVER PLATE PRESENTED AS PORT PHILLIP FARMERS' SOCIETY PRIZES
1859–1860

A tureen, three covered warming serving dishes of the same design, and a cloche, the tureen and dishes of typical Georgian design, all awarded to James and Murdock Macintosh (as 'Mackintosh') as prizes in various horse and cattle classes and engraved with presentation inscriptions dated 1859 and 1860
The tureen 27cm high, 40cm wide, 25cm deep; the cloche 21cm high, 36cm wide, 26cm deep

Estimate $600 - $900


James (1830–1904) and Murdock (a.k.a. Murdoch, 1837–1920) Macintosh (a.k.a. Mackintosh), Melbourne
The great-grandfather of the vendor, acquired privately in the early twentieth century, evidently from Murdock Macintosh with whom he was associated in business in Gippsland, Victoria
Thence by descent


See note to lot 120.

Decorative Arts

AUCTION
Sale: LJ8826
6:00pm - 16 November 2026
Hawthorn

VIEWING
Fri 13 - Sun 15 November, 11am - 5pm
2 Oxley Rd, Hawthorn VIC

CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
decorativearts@leonardjoel.com.au


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