Australian Historical Medals

Sale 137    25–29 Nov 2024   Dixson Room, State Library of NSW   Sydney

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Lot 766    SESSION 5 (4.30PM TUESDAY 26TH NOVEMBER)    Australian Historical Medals

Estimate $1,000
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $1,000

ROBE PASTORAL AGRICULTURAL AND HORTICULTURAL ASSOCIATION SHOW, 5th Oct.1882, prize medal (26mm), in gold (18ct; 9.90g), by H.Steiner, Adelaide, with ring top suspension, reverse inscribed, 'Best Blood/Entire Roadster/Awarded to/D McBain Esq', in plush leather case with clear panel on lid for viewing. Uncirculated.

Ex Chris Meallin (March 2023) and David Allen Collection ex Noble Numismatics Sale 98 (lot 213) (November 2011).
The Robe Pastoral, Agricultural, and Horticultural Association's ninth annual show was held on Thursday 5 October 1882. Mr D.McBain of Mount Benson won several prizes for thoroughbreds. The Best Blood Entire Roadster won by him for his horse, Conrad, was a special prize given by the executive committee. After the show a dinner was held at the Robe Hotel and Mr D. McBain, the vice-president of the association presided.

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