Lot 991

Sale 127 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

S.A. Tattersalls Anzac Benefit, 1918, badge in voided gold (9ct; 1.73g; 23x23mm), maker's mark unclear, stick-pin back. Small repair mark where horse's nose touches horse shoe, otherwise extremely fine.

In The Journal, Adelaide, South Australia on Friday 15 November 1918, page 1 it was reported as follows. 'In connection with Saturday's Patriotic Race Meeting at Victoria Park, the committee of Tattersalls Club has issued a neat memento of the occasion. It takes the form of a golden shoe, bearing the words "S.A. Tattersalls Anzac Benefit, 1918," with the head of a thoroughbred in the centre. - The price is one guinea.'

Estimate
$150
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$220

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