Australian Historical Medals

Sale 89    25–28 Nov 2008   Hotel InterContinental   Sydney

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Lot 1619    SESSION 6 (4.30pm Wednesday)    Australian Historical Medals

Estimate $200
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $50

SYDNEY HARBOUR BRIDGE, fob in sterling silver (30mm x 25mm) design struck onto a blank made from a coin or medal with some earlier lettering evident on reverse, the obverse features the bridge and the words 'Harbor (sic) / Bridge', reverse engraved, 'Champion / Rivetter / B Team / April Competition / 1932', with scroll designed loop suspension. Extremely fine and rare.

Ex Tom and Joyce Hanley Collection. The Bridge was opened on 19 March 1932 but finishing work and maintenance was conducted by the contractors until all but the railway and tram track area was handed over to the Department of Main Roads on 9 September 1932.

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