Badges & Passes

Lot 3862    Session 14 (4.30pm Thursday 24 November) Leslie J Carlisle C    Badges & Passes

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

THE NATIONAL CLUB, badge in gilt and enamel, with suspension ring and loop, by Amor Sydney, reverse inscribed, 'A.McElhone/Life/Member/151'; other accompanying badges, Elephant House Taronga Park, Sydney, N.S.W. in gilt and enamel, pin back; Essex County Bowling Association, in gilt and enamel, with lapel lug, by R.A.J & S, Southend; unidentified uniface medal (22mm), in sterling silver and enamel, convex top with monogram initials, 'ACE'. Very fine. (4)

Arthur McElhone had a distinguished career in local government serving as an Independent from 1899-1946 with a brief time as Lord Mayor of Sydney in 1935. He was also a director of Royal Prince Alfred Hospital for 27 years as well as holding directorships in various public companies. The Arthur McElhone Reserve in Billyard Avenue, Elizabeth Bay is named in his honour. His brother, William McElhone, was also Lord Mayor of Sydney in 1922 (see lot 3010).

(See also lot 3056).