Sold for A$235
Australia's / 1788 1888 (both in shields) / (Australian Coat of Arms) / Advance Australia / Centenary. Rd No 88120 in tiny characters on the rim. Glassware Australiana Pressed glass souvenir plate. Blue. 255 mm diameter. 1888
Very Good. This one has been used a bit and has scratches over the surface. On the centre of the plate are two little 1 x 1 mm impact type marks. Shallow 12 x 3 mm chip at the base with a fine horseshoe fracture coming off the edge of it. A couple of other small fractures around the base edge - each only a few mm. On the back of the upper part of the L of Australia is a fine 5 x 5 mm bruise. A thin bruise and fracture of about 8 x 7 mm to the edge of the plate out from the upper part of the 1888 embossing. There are some other small marks around. Also some manufacturing lines and faults. Most of these marks are quite hard to see. Most of these marks are very hard to see. This is a superb looking display plate and one of a great series we have on offer in this auction. Grade: 7.5 Estimate: $150 - 200
