Lot 1384
Sale NZ1 · The Unique & Unparalleled Collection of New Zealand Historical Medals & Memorabilia (Part 1)
Description
Mother Mary, trial strike in copper (45x35mm) by A.Teutenberg, Auckland, unpierced at top, obverse in Maori (D&C.Q6 [this piece]); another, struck in base metal (silvered) (45x35mm), English legends, maker not known, ring top suspension. Extremely fine and probably unique; extremely fine. (2)
Private purchase from the Teutenberg family, June 2013, with tickets, the second which states 'thought by J.B.Duncan to be the inspiration for the similar copper piece - note stars'.
- Estimate
- $2,000
- Result Status
- Passed in