Lot 803

Description

Eden Manly, sixpence, in aluminium (21mm), threepence, in brass (21mm), and EMA (Eden Manly Amusements) two shillings, in brass (27mm), all undated (c1911-14). Some digs in obverse of first, otherwise fine - very fine and rare. (3)

Eden Gardens commenced operating at the start of 1911 on the corner of Wentworth Street and South Steyne (on the southeast corner). It was an open air/under canvas venue for stage acts and music, where one could partake of delicious Neapolitan ices or sip coffee, during the summer months. It was closed during winter. Sometime soon after WWI it became known as the Paris Gardens.