Lot #11 - Victorian 'Tasmanian Cricket' Sterling Silver Box and Cover
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Auction House:Aalders Auctions
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Sale Name:Winter Auction Series - Session I - Traditional Antiques: Jewellery, Watches and Fine Art Including The Fred Sinfield (1938-2008) Eclectic Collection
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Sale Date:05 Aug 2023 ~ 10.30am (AEST)
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Lot #:11
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Lot Description:Victorian 'Tasmanian Cricket' Sterling Silver Box and Cover
hallmarked, Birmingham, 1853, Edward Smith, of shaped rectangular form, inscribed in cartouche 'To//John Marshall Esquire//From the Members of the Derwent Cricket Club//in testimony of their regard and as a slight acknowledgement of his great exertions in promoting Cricket in 19th Sept Tasmania 1856,' with c-scroll surrounds and line work, opening to interior, total weight 174gm, 9.3cm x 6.2cm Catalogue Note: John Marshall was the Captain and a member of The Tasmanian Cricket team as well as the Derwent Club, he led the Tasmanians in 1851, 1852 and 1854. In 1856 he retired and a presentation was made to the man who was called 'The Farther of Australian Cricket.' -
Provenance:Collection of the late Fredric Sinfield, Sydney NSW, 1938 - 2008
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Estimate:A$600 - 1,400
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Realised Price:
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Category:Silver
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