Lot 620
Sale 80 · Important Australian, New Zealand & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
Aboriginal breast plate or medal, Royalty type, inscribed 'Count Dorsay' within an inner circle, below an emu, kangaroo and crown, all within an outer geometric design on a round copper disc (51mm), holed at top for suspension on a chain. Good fine and rare.
Aboriginal breastplates inscribed on round discs are much rarer than the normal crescent shaped breastplates. See 'Poignant Regalia, 19th Century Aboriginal Images & Breastplates' by Tania Cleary no.174, page 123 for another example.
- Estimate
- $800
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $1,300