Lot 991

Sale 71 · Important Australian, British & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes

Description

Aboriginal king plate or gorget, c.1900s, inscribed to 'Peter / Chief of / Warangesda / Mission', crescent shaped brass (150 x 220mm), holed at each end for suspension on a chain. Very fine.

This breast plate 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
$0