Lot 3711
Sale 113 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes
Images
Description
France, Universal Exposition Paris, 1889, in bronze (63mm), by Louis Bottee, obverse, Marianne crowning a seated half naked artisan with Expo pavilion and Eiffel Tower below, reverse, Fame seated on a tree branch, blowing trumpet, star above and head of Marianne at right, named in relief in panel, 'Western Packing And/Canning Company A Patea'. Extremely fine.
The Western Packing and Canning Company was started in 1888 at Patea in South Taranaki, New Zealand and was built on the area of land known as 'Raumano' Place beside the Patea River.
- Estimate
- $150
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $180