Davissons Ltd.
E-Auction 24 4 Apr 2018
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Edward VIII (Australia). 1936. Fantasy silver crown. 30.06 gm. 38.5 mm. Made for Geoffrey Hearn by J. Pinches (1954). His bust left (his favorite side): EDWARD VIII KING & EMPEROR around / A kangaroo left; AUSTRALIA around above, 1936 to left. Prooflike; slight hairlines.
Fantasy crowns for Edward VIII come in different qualities. The pieces made by Pinches for Hearn were particularly well produced.