Lot 661
Sale 116 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes
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Description
Port Phillip Farmers Society, instituted 1848, (1856), in silver (51mm), by Arnoldi, set in a clip-ring twisted rope frame with suspension loop, reverse inscribed, 'Grubber/First Prize/awarded to/Mr West/1856'. Edge nicks and old scratches in the fields, otherwise very fine.
Ex Noble Numismatics Sale 93 lot 1984.
The Port Phillip Farmers Society annual exhibition of stock, dairy produce, implements, machinery and other items was held at their own yards on Wednesday and Thursday 22-23 October 1856. The first prize for the best grubber (type of cultivator) was awarded to Mr West of Essendon.
- Estimate
- $400
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $380