FOB SEAL & COMPASS, in ring
CH1973.208
Fob seal and compass belonged to Sir James Stirling, first governor of WA. Seal is crest and coat of arms of the Stirlings of Drumpellier to which branch of the family Stirling belonged. Given to the State in 1953 by Mr and Mrs Bentzon. Mrs Bentzon is Stirling's grand-daughter.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | CH1973.208 |
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| Accession Date: | 1 Oct 1973 |
Material
| Gold/Metal | gold, jasper |
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Measurement
| length | 37mm |
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| width | 25mm |
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