Historical information
Used to pack congnac in when transported from France to Melbourne Wharf and probably used as a seat or a step at Days Mill.
Physical description
Squat wooden box, closed top and with inscription on each end. Residue of paper label on top.
Inscriptions & markings
On one end, star motif and illustration of an arm, in armour, holding a fighting axe. Under this, "Jas. HENNESSY / CONGNAC" On other end engraved into wood, "PRODUCE OF FRANCE" On one side, engraved, ""H T / MELBOURNE WHARF / 47" This side has additions in pencil and star motif in RH top corner.
