Lot #196 - An N.Z. silver and oak choirmaster’s baton
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Auction House:Cordy's
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Sale Name:March Art & Antique Auction
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Sale Date:26 Mar 2013 ~ 9.30am (Lots 1 - 416)
26 Mar 2013 ~ 5pm (Lots 420 - 867) -
Lot #:196
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Lot Description:An N.Z. silver and oak choirmaster’s baton
the silver mount by G. Coats & Co., Christchurch, a central band engraved with presentation inscription to Mr S. (Sidney) Hawker by New Brighton Choir, Sep. 24th 1897. Note Hawker (1871-1956) wrote ‘Young N.Z.’s National Song’, in the same year as the presentation of this baton, the tune was popularised by the Boer War troops. Length 425. -
Estimate:NZ$175 - 175
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Realised Price:
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Category:Tools of Trade
This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.
