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Busselton Historical Society > Records

Handmade Bricks

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c. 1840

Overview

three red bricks (with engravings on top) are locally made in 1840's - from the Coppin family

Historical information

These house bricks were found on private property (currently owned by Alex Walker).

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-124-2026.018

Themes

Material

Brick (Clay Material)

Width

228 mm

Height or length

114 mm

Depth

63.5000 mm

Inscriptions and markings

1. two bricks : Maker's Mark: diamond shape
2. one brick : Maker's Mark: 'G" shape

Contextual information

Bricks were made for house built c.1840 for the Coppin family in Vasse. Property is currently owned by Mr Alex Walker.

Place made

Vasse, Western Australia, Australia

Year

Primary significance criteria

Social or spiritual significance

Last modified

Monday, 19 January, 2026

Completeness

88

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