Lot 1073
Sale 134 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Public Schools Athletic Sports, Victoria, 1876, in handcrafted silver, with ring top suspension, reverse inscribed, 'Flat Race 1 Mile/Charles S. White/Second Prize'. Very fine and rare.
The annual athletic sports of the public schools was held on Monday 20 November 1876 on the South Melbourne cricket ground. Lady Bowen was present during part of the afternoon and watched the sports. The schools represented were the Church of England Grammar Schools of Melbourne and Geelong, and Wesley College. The Scotch and St Patrick's Colleges were not represented. In the Flat Race of one mile, H.Webb of CEGS Melbourne won and C.S.White of Wesley College came second.
- Estimate
- $350
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $220