Historical information
These two trays appear to have been made as souvenirs, perhaps to commemorate the end of World War One, as the halfpennies date from 1914 to 1918. They may have been used either as ash trays or trinket trays.
Significance
These trays have no known local significance but are retained as mementos of the souvenirs produced for the Australian tourist market after World War One.
Physical description
These are two circular-shaped brass ash trays or dishes. One has five English halfpennies affixed to the edge of the tray and one has the Rising Sun emblem of the Australian Army affixed to the centre of the tray. Both trays are slightly stained.
Inscriptions & markings
‘English made’
