A KING PLATE (BREAST PLATE OR GORGET),

the crescent-shaped brass plate pierced at each end for suspension and letter-stamped "JIMMY BOREDRAIN KING OF MILLUNGERA"

The plate is in good condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Millungera is a cattle property in Northern Queensland. According to the vendor this King Plate was made at Sheffield in England and given to an indigenous worker whose job was to "clean out the bore drains with a horse drawn delva". He supposedly gave it to the property's cook who in turn passed it down to the vendor.