BROOCH, Westralia
H1996.508
Gold mining brooch featuring tools - a shovel with a nugget of gold, pick and a two sided hammer, in a cross over design. A swan is featured at the centre of the tools. A small love heart hangs from the base of the swan (the heart may have replaced an original mining item, such as a bucket). On the top the words 'WESTRALIA' are arched from the spade to the pick. (Westralia may refer to the state of Western Australia or to the mine - Westralia Mount Morgan Gold Mining Company). The enclosure is formed by a pin and hook.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | H1996.508 |
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| Accession Date: | 19 Dec 1996 |
| Acquisition Year: | 1996 |
Material
| Gold/Metal |
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Measurement
| length | 40mm |
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| height | 25mm |
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