Lot 4812
Sale NZ1 · The Unique & Unparalleled Collection of New Zealand Historical Medals & Memorabilia (Part 1)
Images
Description
Shamrock Lodge of Mark Master Masons, (Dunedin), struck in copper (34mm) by Stokes (G.94a; TMR.p420 [this piece]. Traces of mint red, good extremely fine and extremely rare.
Ex W.H.Lampard Collection, Noble Numismatics Sale 78B, 6-7 April 2005 (lot 2893, with his ticket) previously from Kevin Mills in 1996.
This Irish Branch Lodge was established in 1866 when presumably this token was issued to only a handful of members. The lodge was in abeyance from 1871 until it was reconstituted as No.468 Lodge of St. Patrick in 1881 (ref G.Barclay 'The Extinct Lodges of New Zealand' p56-62).
- Estimate
- $500
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $320