Australian Historical Medals
Lot 458 SESSION 4 (4.30PM TUESDAY 18 MARCH) Australian Historical Medals
Estimate $6,000
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SOLD $9,000
TASMANIA, Hobart Town. 1860, presentation medallion in gold (61grams; 51mm) for the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, hand crafted (probably by Brush & MacDonell) set in ornate vine leaf and twined rope surround, the rising sun over a bay, blue glass background and blue ribbon with gold clasp and pin mount for wearing. The reverse inscription 'Presented/ To/ Br. E.H. IVEY,/ past Grand Master/ of the I.O. of Odd Fellows,/ by the/ Grand Lodge,/ as a/ mark of Esteem for his/ long and zealous services/ Hobart Town,/ Tasmania./ 1860.' Extremely fine and unique, an outstanding example of mid 19th Century Colonial Craftsmanship.
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