Lot 696
Sale NZ1 · The Unique & Unparalleled Collection of New Zealand Historical Medals & Memorabilia (Part 1)
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Description
Memorial to Robert Walpole, 1931, in gold (9ct, 54.6g, 47.5mm), obverse, In Memory Of Robert Horace Walpole, 5th Earl Of Orford - Fariquae Sentiat, on reverse, 'Born/July 10th 1854/Died At Manurewa House/New Zealand/September 27th 1931/Rested In St Matthew's Church/Auckland/Brought Home On Board/S.S.Remuera/Buried Wickmere Church/Norfolk/November 8th/1931'. Uncirculated and excessively rare.
Ex Dr John M.Chapman Collection, Noble Numismatics Sale 88 (lot 1377) and Spink Australia Sale 1 (lot 442). Originally in Fred Baldwin's Collection and offered in Glendinings auction in 1964.
- Estimate
- $2,500
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $1,900