Lot 5491
Sale 96 · Important Australian & World Coins, Tokens, Medals & Banknotes
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Tynemouth Extension Medal, in silver (51mm) for bravery in saving life at sea, reverse inscribed 'George Claughton/19th August/1904'. Lovely old patination, extremely fine and very rare.
On the 19th August 1904, C R Gardner, while bathing in the sea at Tynemouth, was swept out 70 yards into 9 feet of water. G Hutchinson and G Claughton swam out, but were unable to save him. Captain H.E. Burton of the Tynemouth Lifeboat then went out and managed to bring him in.
- Estimate
- $1,000
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $1,000