• Title
  [Linnean Society of New South Wales : realia, ca 1797-1843; 1878-1925]
• Call number
  R 931
  
• Level of description
  series
• Date
  
  ca 1797-1843; 1878-1925
• Type of material
  Objects, Medals
• Reference code
  421446
• Issue Copy
  Partly Digitised
• Physical Description
  Objects - 21 Items
  
• Scope and Content
  WILLIAM MACLEAY'S PERSONAL EFFECTS (Nos. 1-6)
  1. Mortar Board (hat in three pieces) made from black velvet with solid crown. There is a separate printed manufacturer's label with text "E. Millet University Robe Maker 361 George Street, Sydney". Handwritten above the address on this label is "Wm Macleay ..?". Tassel is missing.
  2. Signature plate for visiting card. Made of copper with inscription "Mr Macleay"
  Commemorative Medals in Presentation Cases (Nos. 3-6)
  3. Exposition Universelle Internationale R.F. Paris, 1878. Dedication to William Macleay in French in gold text inside case on lid
  4. A.E. Royal Commission, Australian International Exhibitions, Sydney 1879-1880 & Melbourne 1880-1881. Inscription to "The Hon. William Macleay M.C.L. for Services"
  5. Exposition Generale, 1882. Inscription to "Hon W. Macleay, Woolongerie" surrounded by laurel and olive wreaths on reverse, coat of arms on obverse
  6. Calcutta International Exhibition, 1883-1884. In gold text inside case on lid, "The Honble W. Maclean, M.L.C., Vice President, New South Wales Commission"
  
  COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS (GENERAL) (Nos. 7-10)
  7. Colonial and Indian Exhibition, London, 1886. Laurel wreaths on reverse, profile of Albert Edward Prince of Wales on obverse
  8. British Empire Exhibition, 1924. Image of lion on reverse, profile of King George on obverse
  9. British Empire Exhibition, 1925. Images of harvest and industry on reverse, profile of King George on obverse
  10. Medallion (rectangular) for celebration of 150th anniversary of Academie Royal de Belgique (box not original)
  
  SYMS COVINGTON RELICS (Nos. 11-17)
  11-17. Coins collected during the voyage of the H.M.S. Beagle, ca. 1819-1834
  
  MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS (those with no provenance) (Nos. 18-21)
  18. Continental pocket sundial or equinoctial dial in wooden case, ca. 1797-1843. The octagonal brass case houses a glazed compass with hinged latitude arc, hinged chapter ring inscribed with Roman numerals, and sprung gnomon to cast its shadow on the dial. The brass base plate is decorated with engraved lines, curves and leaves. The underside of the dial is engraved with place of manufacture, maker's name, and latitude details: "Eleva = Poli Augsburg Paris 48 Cracau Prag 50 Leipzig 51 Schreteger" [i.e. Johann Schrettegger]
  19. [Stamp / die plate for letterhead with original envelope]. The stamp is rectangular, with incised decoration, manufacturer's mark, and inscription "Elisabeth [i.e. Elizabeth] Bay House Sydney". Made by Parkins & Grotto
  20. Masonic Apron belonging to the office of Junior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of Scotland. The apron is worn around the waist and fastened with 2 green silk ribbons. Made predominantly from green silk, the apron is rectangular in shape and has a cream leather insert in the front. The sides and base are trimmed in gold coloured lace with an acorn pattern. An embroidered thistle decoration is on the flap. Affixed to the centre front above the thistle is a metal plaque (the Plumb) with the design of a column with a sun.
  21. Sash belonging to Office Bearer of Grand Lodge of Scotland. Made of green silk, the sash is worn over the right shoulder under the left arm.
• Access Conditions
  
  Access via appointment
• Copying Conditions
  Out of copyright:
  Please acknowledge:: Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales
• General note
  
  Reference: A Lexicon of Freemasonry / Albert G. Mackey. London: Charles Griffin and Company, 1883
  Johann Schrettegger's career flourished from 1797-1843. Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum, Chicago, Illinois -- online July 2002
  Digital order no:Album ID : 823454
• Name
  Beagle (Ship)
  Covington, Syms, 1813-1861
  Macleay, William, Sir, 1820-1891
  
• Topic
  aprons
  coins
  Freemasons
  medals
  office stamps
  official dress
  personal effects
  printing plates
  scientific equipment
  voyages & travels
  
• Exhibited in
  
  Australian Journey Gallery - National Museum of Australia. Applies to: nos. 11-17
• Open Rosetta viewer
  IE1064829

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