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John Baird, (1834 - 1894) (attributed) General Grant kerosene…
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Melbourne
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23-Nov-2009
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John Baird, (1834 - 1894) (attributed) General Grant kerosene shale portait medallion titled verso 'Genl. Grant' 15.5 cm diameter the carving of cannel coal colloquially known in Australia as kerosene shale had its origins in Scotland where coal miners fashioned objects such as love tokens jewellery and chess pieces from the material. For an example of a signed medallion by Baird identical in proportion and quality to the present work see Bonham's and Goodman Australian and international fine Art 23 April 2008 lot 11.
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Numismatics, Stamps & Scrip: Medals, civilian