Lot 540

Sale 141 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Australian gold dust, recovered from the iron holding safe of the Royal Mail Steamer "Douro", which sank in the Bay of Biscay in 1882 (approx 50 g). Very fine and unusual.

Ex Alan McRae Collection with his discriptive labels and print of the Douro, previously offered in Smalls Auctions Scientific and Historic Collectables 1/9/2019 (lot 30).

Estimate
$5,000
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$3,600

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