Lot 4008

Sale NZ1 · The Unique & Unparalleled Collection of New Zealand Historical Medals & Memorabilia (Part 1)

Description

Hawkes Bay Agricultural Society, struck in silver (47mm), no maker, reverse inscribed 'Awarded to/Mr H.S.Tiffen/for the best pen of/French Merino Ewes/1866'; another, inscribed 'Awarded to/Mr H.S.Tiffen/for the best pen of/French Merino/Ewe Lambs/1867'; another, inscribed 'Awarded to/ Mr H.S.Tiffen/for the best pen of/French Merino/Ewe Hoggetts/1867'. Extremely fine or better, very rare early examples. (3)

Ex W.H.Lampard Collection, Noble Numismatics Sale 78B, 6-7 April 2005 (lot 3001).

Estimate
$2,000
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$1,200