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• Auction House:
  Leski Auctions
• Sale Name:
  Australian & Colonial
• Sale Date:
  26 May 2019 ~ 12noon (AEST)
• Lot #:
  132
• Lot Description:
  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 78cm overall
• Notes:
  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.
• Estimate:
  A$5,000 - 7,500
• Realised Price:
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• Category:
  Textiles & Fabrics

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