Lot #802 - BROOME WESTERN AUSTRALIAN INTEREST: Pair of pearl shell ornaments
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Auction House:Leski Auctions
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Sale Name:Australian & Historical
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Sale Date:25 Jun 2022 ~ 10am (AEST) - Session 1: Lots 1 - 769
26 Jun 2022 ~ 10am (AEST) - Session 2: Lots 770 - 1491 -
Lot #:802
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Lot Description:BROOME WESTERN AUSTRALIAN INTEREST: Pair of pearl shell ornaments
painted with missionary portraits of priests, one being of Asian descent, late 19th century.
18cm high (2) -
Notes:Broome was one of the few places in Australia during the late 19th century that allowed the migration of Asian people. A fascinating pair and the first we have seen in our rooms.
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Estimate:A$1,000 - 1,500
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Realised Price:
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Category:Collectables
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