A Collection of Historical Medals, the property of a Gentleman

AUSTRALIA, Centennial International Exhibition, Melbourne, 1888, a silver award medal by Stokes & Martin, crowned bust of Queen Victoria left, rev. legend within wreath, edge named (John Moore Highett Esq., M.L.A.), 51mm. Extremely fine and toned; in original fitted case [clasp deficient] with card insert £150-£180

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Historical Medals, the property of a Gentleman.

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John Moore Highett (1847-1926), farmer and Member of the Legislative Assembly of Victoria from 1885-93