Spurs and Whip Mounting 1864

Kosvitz, Augustus John

Title
Spurs and Whip Mounting
Date
1864
Description

Commissioned by the North Australian Jockey Club for presentation to W.H. Yaldwyn, President. Fashioned from 22 carat gold, said to be sourced from Peak Downs. 7oz total weight. Whip Mount incorporated a kangaroo and the Yaldwyn Family arms; the Spurs depicted a recumbent possum on each rowel.