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PMSE-001 England vs Australia Cricket Match
 

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IMSA #: PMSE-001

Estimated Date: September, 1899

Country of Origin: England

Manufacturer: W.N. Chester

Catalog No.: Christie's South Kennsington - Vesta Cases, page 9, #43 - Tues. 15 September 1998 @ 10:30 a.m.

Material: Silver - Rounded Rectangular

Markings: Hallmarked "W.N. Chester, 1899"

Patent/Design No.: No

Patent/Design Date: No

Size (Inches): 5.5 cms

Reverse: Engraved "Presented to W. Rhodes"

Description and Comments: The front is enameled with a copy of the cover of The Sportsman magazine featuring a Kangaroo and a Lion in depiction of Australia and England playing their famous cricket match.

Submitted By: Jeff Lovell, Christie's South Kensington, 85 Old Brompton Road, London, SW7 3LD
 



 
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