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124085
  • Title
    [Plaque] presented 1945 by Beaufort Burdekin, in memory of his grandparents after whom the explorer Leichhardt named the river on it's discovery, 2nd April 1845 / [made by W. J. Sanders]
  • Creator
  • Call number
    R 865/16
  • Level of description
    item
  • Date

    1945
  • Type of material
  • Reference code
    124085
  • Physical Description
    Objects - 1 sterling silver memorial plaque - on wooden mount 28.5 x 32 cm.
  • Scope and Content
    Plaque features the sea horse and anchor from the Burdekin family crest, and the name of the ship "S.S. River Burdekin"
  • Access Conditions

    Access via appointment
  • General note

    Titled from inscription

    Beaufort Burdekin's crest can also be seen at
    PXE 1110/Box 2/52-53

    This collection includes pictorial material at Pic.Acc.1091

    Forms part of MLMSS 147
  • Signatures / Inscriptions

    "W.J.S." (maker) and "325", elephant's head (mark), "STG." stamped at lower edge
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