Lot 878
Sale 141 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Melbourne International Exhibition, 1880, in silver (51mm), obverse, head of Queen Victoria to left, reverse, Latin phrase in closed wreath, by H.Stokes, edge impressed, "Duke & Son, Kent - Cricketing Apparatus". In case of issue, hairlines, otherwise extremely fine.
Ex Alan McRae Collection.^This the same year that the first Australian - English test match was played in England with Duke & Son supplying cricket bats.^See also lots E3138, 3139, 3140, 3142 and 3158.
- Estimate
- $300
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $240