Lot #1248 - Gun metal fitting from HMAS Australia (WWI)
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Auction House:Barsby Auctions
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Sale Name:Antiques, Jewellery, Art & Collectables Auction
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Sale Date:18 Oct 2014 ~ 12noon
19 Oct 2014 ~ 12noon -
Lot #:1248
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Lot Description:Gun metal fitting from HMAS Australia (WWI)
with attached tag indicating from Horsham Collection, 2.4cm wide HMAS Australia was an Indefatigable-class battle cruiser launched in 1913 and commissioned as flagship of Royal Australian Navy. She served in WWI. The disarmament provisions of the Washington Naval Treaty required the destruction of Australia as part of Britain's commitment, and she was scuttled off Sydney Heads in 1924. -
Estimate:A$200 - 300
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Realised Price:
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Category:Militaria & Weapons
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