Australian Historical Medals
Lot 2610 SESSION 8 (2.30PM WEDNESDAY 29TH MARCH) Australian Historical Medals
Estimate $500
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $300
SWIMMING AWARD GOLD FOB MEDAL, in 9 carat gold (39x36mm) (7.88g) by J.G(aunt) & S(ons) (Birmingham), obverse 'Presented by/J.M.Lapsley Esq.J.P.', reverse 'W.A.A.S.A./50 YDS/Scratch/won by/W.Longworth/at Perth W.A./Time/26 secs/ 3/2/12'. Good very fine.
See Noble Numismatics Sale 130 (lot 461) for footnote on W.Longworth.
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SWIMMING AWARD GOLD FOB MEDAL, in 9 carat gold (39x36mm) (7.88g) by J.G(aunt) & S(ons) ...
Estimate $500
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