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A remarkable Australian Coat-of-Arms From Charters Towers,…
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Melbourne
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26-May-2019
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A remarkable Australian Coat-of-Arms From Charters Towers, circa 1880, Large framed Australian coat-of-arms, worked in wool by William Duncan of Charters Towers. Original gilt frame, 71 x 78 cm overall., The four quadrants of the shield (bale of wheat, merino sheep, 3-masted sailing ship & gold minehead) are surrounded by Australian birds sitting amongst a Scottish thistle, an English rose and an Irish shamrock with a kangaroo at left and an emu at right supporting two white ensigns with a rising sun at centre top and the harp of Erin at the base. The words 'Advance Australia' complete this superb work.
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Textiles & Fabrics: Embroidery & Needlework