Original Sydney Cove Medallion made by Josiah Wedgwood 1789

$ 250,000

Sold July 2014

As issued

Allan Landis Antiques

This is an original Sydney Cove Medallion made by Josiah Wedgwood of clay dug from Sydney Cove. Created in 1789, it is one of the few examples privately held. Provenanced to colonial lawyer Brent Clements Rodd and then by descent through his family, the medallion is sold with original papers from the Rodd family.