Lot 1282
Sale 87 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Stamps & Banknotes
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Description
Fire brigade, hand made fob medal in silver (43mm), by G. Armfield, Collingwood, loop top suspension, reverse inscribed "May 26 1889/P.V.F.B/Presented by C.R. Story Esq/Ladder Race/Won by/J. Walker Lieut"; Victoria Volunteer Fire Brigade button. Very fine. (2)
G.H. & S.W. Armfield were Melbourne (Collingwood) jewellers, specialising in lodge regalia and medallion manufacture. They operated from 1878 until approximately 1895. Both brothers won awards at the Melbourne Exhibitions in 1880 and 1888.
- Estimate
- $180
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $320