Engraved Shell With The Inscription "colonial Present," Australia, 19th Century

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Engraved Shell With The Inscription "colonial Present," Australia, 19th Century

A shell engraved with a coat of arms depicting a golden fleece (religion), a boat (fishing), a sheaf of wheat (agriculture), a pickaxe and a shovel (mining), between a kangaroo and an emu, along with the text “colonial present” and “Shell found on the northern coast and engraved in the colony.”
The same shell is on display at the museum in Canberra.
Height: 9 cm

1 000 €

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Les Antiquaires Bretons - Paris, France

Period: 19th century

Style: Other Style

Condition: En l'etat

Height: 9cm

Reference (ID): 1820346

Availability: In stock