Lot #693 - BISHOP-OSBORNE, John [1851-1934] - Silver Miners near Zeehan, northwest Tasmania, circa 1891-94
-
Auction House:Mossgreen
-
Sale Name:Australian History
-
Sale Date:11 Dec 2017 ~ 10am
-
Lot #:693
-
Lot Description:BISHOP-OSBORNE, John [1851-1934] - Silver Miners near Zeehan, northwest Tasmania, circa 1891-94
Silver albumen print photograph, cabinet card format, 110 x 160mm; verso with photographer’s wet stamp. -
Notes:A Hobart photographer, Bishop-Osborne was based at Zeehan between 1891 and 1894. Large deposits of silver-lead ore had been discovered in the area in 1882 and by 1893, 14,000 tonnes were being mined each year. Zeehan’s population peaked at around 10,000 shortly before WW1; the town’s current population is less than 1,000. A superb composition, with very sharp detail.
-
Estimate:A$300 - 350
-
Realised Price:
-
Category:Memorabilia
This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.