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• Auction House:
  Barsby Auctions
• Sale Name:
  September 2019 Two Day Auction
• Sale Date:
  14 Sep 2019 ~ 12noon (Lots 1 - 468)
  15 Sep 2019 ~ 12noon (Lots 1001 - 1721)
• Lot #:
  1239
• Lot Description:
  Important 1843 Australian Political Banner
  Original 'Wentworth & Bland' banner in silk from 1843.
• Provenance:
  By decent from the family of Dr Bland's domestic staff. Full details will be provided to successful bidder.
• Notes:
  This banner was created for Australia's first 'national' political elections held on 15 June 1843. Wentworth and Bland successfully stood on a joint ticket for election to the two seats in the Sydney electorate. They campaigned using a white embroidered election banner with the slogan 'Australia's Hope and Sydney's Pride'. The banner is in fair - poor condition, but is suitable conservation. It is being sold as is. A full report from International Conservation Services is available
• Estimate:
  A$10,000 - 20,000
• Realised Price:
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• Category:
  Collectables

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