Lot 365
Sale 131 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Geelong Industr(ia)l & Juven(i)le Exhibition, 1879-80, prize medal in gold (15ct; 12.65g; 23x27mm), by E.A.Altmann, scroll and ring top suspension, reverse inscribed, 'G.D.Guthrie/Sandhurst/Pottery'. Fine.
George D. Guthrie was the founder of the Bendigo Pottery. Bendigo, as it was known until 1854 when it adopted the name of Sandhurst, changed back to its founding name of Bendigo in 1891. See also lots 355-357, 394.
- Estimate
- $700
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $850