Lot 898
Sale 70 · Important Australian, British & World Coins, Tokens, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
Aboriginal breast plate or gorget, c.1900s, inscribed to 'Chief / Paul / Lake Eyre', crescent shaped brass (160mm x 221mm), holed at each end for suspension on a chain. Inscription in filled with pitch. Very fine.
This breastplate was taken from Australia by a missionary and donated to a museum in England. After the closing down of the museum it was purchased by an antique dealer and sold to its present owner who returned with it to Australia.
- Estimate
- $4,000
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $3,000