Historical and Art Medals, Numismatic Books

Australia, Association of the Children of Mary of Loretto Convent, Ballarat, an oval silver medal, unsigned, robed Madonna standing on crescent and encircled by rays, rev. Christian symbols above three hearts, named (Madge Mary Walsh, December 10th, 1891), 48 x 41mm. Fine and toned; with loop for suspension (£60-80)

Provenance:
J.N. Spencer Collection.

In 1875 Mother Gonzaga Barry brought a party of Loretto sisters from Ireland to found the Loreto Convent in what is now Sturt street, Ballarat, one of Australia’s most magnificent convent churches. For a similar medal see lot 1160