Charters Towers Australian Coat-of-Arms

A remarkable Australian Coat-of-Arms From Charters Towers,…
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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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  • Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.

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