Australian Historical Medals (1788-1885)
Lot 897 SESSION 3 (John Chapman Collection, 2.30pm Tuesday) Australian Historical Medals (1788-1885)
Estimate $250
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SOLD $220
ST KILDA SWIMMING CLUB, 1878, handcrafted medal in silver (29mm), a voided six pointed star within a circular frame with loop mount, engraved on obverse 'St Kilda Swimming Club' and within star '500 yards / Open Race / March 9th 1878', on reverse 'Won by'. Extremely fine.
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