Lot #175 - Victorian Horse's Head Hitching Post For 1885 Melbourne Cup Winner Sheet Anchor
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Auction House:Leonard Joel
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Sale Name:Horse Racing Memorabilia
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Sale Date:04 Nov 2012 ~ 12noon
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Lot #:175
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Lot Description:Victorian Horse's Head Hitching Post For 1885 Melbourne Cup Winner Sheet Anchor
green and gold painted cast iron with brass plaque inscribed 'Presented to/ M. LOUGHLIN/ SHEET ANCHOR/ Melbourne Cup/ 1885' 101cm high -
Notes:Each year, between 1875 and 1909 The Ballarat Brewing Co. presented one, or a pair of hitching posts to the owners of the Melbourne Cup winning horse. The posts were made in the Ballarat Iron Foundry.
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Estimate:A$1,200 - 1,800
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Realised Price:
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Category:Memorabilia
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