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A collection of articles related to Archbishop Harrington Clare…
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Melbourne
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14-Dec-2010
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A collection of articles related to Archbishop Harrington Clare Lees (1870-1929) ¹ Archbishop of Melbourne 1921 - 1929. 1: a fine Robert Prenzel carving of a kookaburra on a tree stump. Small scuff to beak otherwise fine example. 26.5 cm. Marked to base with tag 'Robt. Prenzel, Art Woodmaker. Corner Toorak & Punt Roads, south Yarra'. Prenzel is considered by most to be Australia's premier carver. 2: a ceremonial wooden gavel, the base of the handle with a sterling silver plaque, 'Enthronment, Archbishop of Melbourne, 15.2.22.' handle made of Tasmanian blackwood. 3: a small sterling silver ceremonial trowel, wooden handle, overall length of 6 cm Tasmanian blackwood for handle, inscribed, 'Presented to His Grace the Archbishop of Melbourne to lay the foundation stone of Christchurch chamber 18.2.25 Geeelong.' stamped to base Hammerton Stg silver. 4: EPNS models, a kangaroo and a kookaburra, 9 cm each, made ty Stewart Dawson in Australia and marked with a phoenix trade mark. 5: a heavy EPNS napkin ring enameled with the Archbishop's coat of arms. 6: a leather wallet, gold stamped 'Archbishop of Melbourne.' 7: a small jewellery box gold stamped 'Archbishop of Melbourne.' 8: two small vestment embroidered linen runners. (10 items)
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