Australian Historical Medals (1788-1885)
Lot 908 SESSION 3 (John Chapman Collection, 2.30pm Tuesday) Australian Historical Medals (1788-1885)
Estimate $400
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SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION, 1879, in silver (51mm) by J.S.& A.B.Wyon, inscribed on reverse 'Donald Manson / Acting Honorary / Commissioner / for the / United States'. Light scratches on obverse field, otherwise extremely fine.
Ex Philip Kennedy Collection 1973 (lot M78). Together with invitation to a Complimentary Dinner in his honour, on the eve of his departure for Melbourne, on August 18th (1880), at Petty's Hotel (5 York St, Sydney).
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Estimate $400
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