Lot 1209
Sale 88 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes, Dr John Chapman Collection
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Description
Visit of the United States Naval Fleet, 1908, in gold (15ct, 8.2gms, 22mm x 38mm ) and red, white and blue enamel, by Stokes, obverse, United / States / of / America / Navy / Celebration / Reception / Vic / Aug / 1908, reverse, State of Victoria Coat of Arms and inscribed 'Hon.D.Melville M.L.C.'. FDC and extremely rare.
Donald Melville was a Member of the Legislative Council from 1882-1919 and was Minister for Defence before Federation when it became a Commonwealth responsibility.
- Estimate
- $2,000
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $0