Aboriginal Breastplates
Lot 412 Session 2 (11.30am Tuesday) Aboriginal Breastplates
Estimate $2,500
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $5,200
WONGAMAR, King of Merriganoury, Back Creek, Konimbla Creek, Lachlan River, John Grant, 1847, in brass, engraved with aboriginal holding spears and two emus, with chain, 215x140mm. Hand beaten, stippled, punched lettering with commemorative legend, very fine.
Sold with a letter from a descendent.
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