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An early Colonial spade back library chair made from 'Beauty…
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Melbourne
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3-Dec-2022
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An early Colonial spade back library chair made from 'Beauty Leaf Tree' (*Calophyllum Inophyllum), Queensland origin, circa 1845, 51 cm across the arms. Calophyllum Inophyllum is a large fruit bearing plant, and a culturally important source of Tamanu oil. It is a wild native species growing in coastal areas of tropical Australia. In the 1889 book, the Useful native plants of Australia records 'During a debate on the Pearl Fisheries bill in the Queensland assembly, a clause was specially inserted to protect trees of this species, a fine of £10 is inflicted on any person who cuts down or injures the tree. This clause is, of course, in the interest of the aboriginals.' *Calophyllum Inophyllum confirmed using microscopic analysis by timber identification expert Jugo Illic.
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Furniture: Seating - Singles/Pairs/Threes of Chairs (all types)