PRESENTATION KEY in case

CH1972.119.a-b

Stamped "CARIS / 18C". Inscribed: "Presented to Lady Forrest by the Contractors James Simpson & Co Ltd, on the occasion of the celebrations in connection with starting the pumping machinery of Mundaring 22nd Jan 1903". This provided the Coolgardie water supply. Decoration at top of key is engraving of a pumping engine. In case with blue lining.

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: CH1972.119.a-b
Accession Date: 24 Jan 1972

Material

Gold/Metal

18 carat gold

Measurement

length116mm

 

 

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