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Functional object - T Square tool, Printer's plate 1887 on; T square 1890
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Samuel Amess, who bought Churchill island in 1872 was a Presbyterian Scot as also was James Balfour. There may have been a personal link.
Physical description
T square made from printer's plate, metal and wood, riveted together with 10 rivets and a hanging hole in top centre of wood.
Inscriptions & markings
One side, metal: Balfour, Elliott and Company Limited/ Incorporated under the Companies Statute 1884 /20 Queen St MELBOURNE / Capital L250,000 in 250,000 shares of L1 each / This is to certify that... / is the property of .../
Part of circle printing in join with wood and scroll work on metal at join. Other side: scratched in "H R Balfour"
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