Lot 1619
Sale 89 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes, The W.G. & L.M. Wright Collection
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Description
Sydney Harbour Bridge, fob in sterling silver (30mm x 25mm) design struck onto a blank made from a coin or medal with some earlier lettering evident on reverse, the obverse features the bridge and the words 'Harbor (sic) / Bridge', reverse engraved, 'Champion / Rivetter / B Team / April Competition / 1932', with scroll designed loop suspension. Extremely fine and rare.
Ex Tom and Joyce Hanley Collection. The Bridge was opened on 19 March 1932 but finishing work and maintenance was conducted by the contractors until all but the railway and tram track area was handed over to the Department of Main Roads on 9 September 1932.
- Estimate
- $200
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $50