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Shire of Toodyay > Records

TRINKET BOX

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Overview

Trinket Box made from Sandalwood.
It is small and rectangular shaped. The lid edges are curved shaped and the bark is still on the top of the lid. The grain marks can be seen clearly.
On the inside of the box you can see the chipping marks (it is quite rough).
The lid has been attached using two brass hinges.

Historical information

The box was made by P Hamersley.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-37-2001.451

Item type

Themes

Material

Width

9.5000 cm

Height or length

14.5000 cm

Depth

8.5000 cm

Primary significance criteria

Historic significance

Shire of Toodyay

Shire of Toodyay

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