JEWELLERY, DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS AUCTION Tuesday, 5 November 2024 - 10:00 AM start
An impressive framed display of eight gold and other silver coins from the historical New Zealand 'Elingamite' shipwreck
Estimate: $5,500 - $8,000
Current Bid $4,000 (2 bids, reserve not met)
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Lot Details
the eight gold half sovereigns 1902 Sydney mint plus 29 other silver and copper coins, all in one frame with reprint photo of the SS Elingamite'. Note: The Elingamite an Australian passenger steamer of 2,585 tons, built in 1887, and owned by Huddart Parker was wrecked in 1902 off the north coast of New Zealand carrying a large consignment of gold.
