Catalogue
HACBS (Hibernian Australian Catholic Benefit Society), cross hand engraved in gold (15ct, 11.1g, 45x30mm) set with two green stones (a third missing), engraved with Irish motifs, no maker, ring top suspension, reverse inscribed 'HACBS/To/P.D.P. Bro.P.Kearney/By/N.Z.Dist./1889'. Fine.
Estimate $750
SOLD $550
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)
Estimate $2,000
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Conductor's baton, two part, in ebony with silver fittings, total length 450mm, inscribed on central silver panel 'Presented to/Frank C.Yeoman/by the/Taneatua Presbyterian Church/Choir Nov.1913'. Very fine, in original fitted case stamped on the inside 'The Handy Pocket Baton'.
Estimate $500
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