Aust. Historical Medals
Lot 2309 Session 7 (11.30am Wednesday) Aust. Historical Medals
Estimate $1,200
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SOLD $2,500
MELBOURNE EXHIBITION 1875, Philadelphia Exhibition 1876, in silvered bronze (69mm) (C.1876/6), designed by Julius Hogarth, struck by Stokes and Martin, edge impressed "JULIUS HOGARTH". Extremely fine, very rare, unique as a presentation piece to the designer.
Julius Hogarth arrived in Sydney in 1852, entered partnership with Conrad Erichsen and produced the famous threepenny token in 1858. In 1866 Hogarth settled in Melbourne and worked for Stokes to produce the dies for many of the early Australian medals.
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