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Shire of Toodyay > Records

Sovereign container

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Overview

A small round container hinged at the bottom, similar in size and shape to a pocket watch.
The top has a ring and at the base of this ring is a button; which when pressed opens the lid of the container.
Inside the lower half is hollow with a loose lining of blue cloth.
The upper half can be depressed and has a half circle lip which holds the coins in place.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-37-2000.20

Item type

Personal Effects

Material

Width

7 cm

Inscriptions and markings

The words 'Best nickel plated' is stamped along the edge of the lip.

Keywords

Shire of Toodyay

Shire of Toodyay

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