Physical description
Rectangular metal cigar tin with hinged lid. Gold coloured with image of the Prince of Wales on lid. Contains six of the original ten 1920 cigars
Inscriptions & markings
"Prince Charming" in red & yellow lettering
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Rectangular metal cigar tin with hinged lid. Gold coloured with image of the Prince of Wales on lid. Contains six of the original ten 1920 cigars
"Prince Charming" in red & yellow lettering
This rocking-style blotter has an unusual artistic handle of brass, with a punched panel and fine decorative trim.
This box was presented to Miss Clark in recognition of her services as Organist at the Wesleyan Church Sebastopol, Victoria. It was presented in September 1885. Wm Williams . Minister
Historical & Personal significance both to the Wesleyan Church, Sebastopol Victoria & the Clark family.
Portable Writing Box. A wooden box with a hinged lid which opens to form a sloping writing desk, with inset purple velvet writing surface decorated in gold with an inscription. Writing surface is hinged & opens to 2 large storage compartments. Exterior veneered in dark figured hardwood. Circular lock at frontwith missing circular escutcheon. Top includes inlaid brass circular medallion. surface:
Interior, inscription written in gold on purple velvet writing surface. "Presented to Miss Clark,by the Trustees of the Wesleyan Church, Sebastopol,in grateful recognition of her faithful and efficient services as Organist. Wm. Williams, Minister. September 1885.
williams, writing box, miss lizzie clark, wesleyan church sebastopol wm, minister
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