Australian Historical Medals (1788-1885)
Lot 789
LIFE SAVING MEDAL, 1866, in silver using a China War Medal 1857, with the reverse image of medal being skillfully removed by machining, then inscribed 'Presented / to / William Pullen / as a reward for bravery / in saving a fellow creature / from drowning in / Hobsons Bay / 22nd November / 1866'. Possibly the earliest award medal for life saving in Victoria, very fine and unique.
Estimate
$1,500
SOLD $2,200
Ex Noble Numismatics Sale 47 (lot 961).
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Lot 787
EXHIBITION OF COLONIAL PRODUCTS, Brisbane, Queensland, 1866, bronze (64mm) by J.S.Wyon, edge impressed '379'. Good ...
Estimate $500
Lot 788
SEYMOUR AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION, in silver (37.5mm), F & M in exergue, inscribed on reverse 'First ...
Estimate $350
Lot 789 This lot
LIFE SAVING MEDAL, 1866, in silver using a China War Medal 1857, with the reverse ...
Estimate $1,500
Lot 790
B(ENDIGO) T(URF) C(LUB), Life Members pass, 1866, handcrafted fob in gold and silver (19.5mm), gold ...
Estimate $400
Lot 791
INTERCOLONIAL EXHIBITION, Victoria, 1866-67, in bronze (220mm) uniface electrotype, awarded to 'Allan & Baldry' (Wangaratta ...
Estimate $1,750
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