Summary
Medal issued in 1899 to mark the fiftieth jubilee of the 'Larpent' anchoring in Corio Bay on 28 June 1849. It was commissioned by a passenger on that voyage, James Oddie, who later became a successful Ballarat businessman and politician.
Previous Collections: George McArthur.
Mint: not recorded.
Obverse Description
Sailing ship 'Larpent' under full sail right; above, "LARPENT" JUBILEE; below, 28TH. JUNE 1899
Reverse Description
Above a spray of rose, thistle, shamrock and wattle; PRESENTED / -BY- / JAS. ODDIE ESQ. / - CHAIRMAN - / IN COMMEMORATION OF / THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY / OF ANCHORING IN / CORIO BAY / (image of anchor) / 28. JUNE 1849
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), George McArthur, 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1899 AD
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Issued By
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Commissioned By
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Previous Collection
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Inscriptions
(edge) (obverse) (reverse)
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Series
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Material
Aluminium
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
31 mm (Outside Diameter), 3.85 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
Car. 1899/9
[Catalogue] Morrison, Ian. 2003. The Baker of Maldon.
