Lot 854

Description

Opening of the First Federal Parliament, 1901, in gold (23.5g, 29mm x 37mm) (C.1901/2) scalloped shield surmounted by a crown, ringbar clasp suspension, red ribbon and scrolled brooch bar with white enamel, obverse, heads of Queen Victoria and Edward VII - Aust. Commonwealth / Est. 1. Jan. 1901 / 63D. of Victoria, R.I. / First Parliament Opened / May 1901 / 1st of Edward VII / W.A. Tas. N.S.W. Vic. S.A. Q'ld., reverse, heads of Duke and Duchess of York - Opening of the First / Federal Parliament / T.R.H. / The Duke & Duchess of Cornwall / and York / Melbourne, May 1901, clasp engraved 'Presented to / Miss Beatrice Maie St John Madden / by the Minister of Public Instruction / Hon.W.Gurr M.P. Melbourne May 9th 1901'. With case of issue, FDC and very rare.

Ex Dr John M.Chapman Collection, Noble Numismatics Sale 88 (lot 1138).

Miss Beatrice Mai St John Madden was the daughter of Sir John Madden.