Summary
Cast, decorative metal finial from the Royal Exhibition Building, likely to have been removed during the building's restoration in the late 1980s - early 1990s.
Physical Description
Broken section of cast metal, curved in a semi-circle, with a small circular piece and flower motif attached to one end. The surface has grey residue, and the broken ends are dark and grainy, like graphite.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Trustees of the Royal Exhibition Building (REB), 1996
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Place & Date Used
Royal Exhibition Building (REB), Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1879-1994
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Classification
Royal exhibition building, Building & infrastructure, Decorative fittings
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Type of item
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Object Measurements
275 mm (Length), 280 mm (Width), 30 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Royal Exhibition Building, Royal Exhibition Building: Restoration, Building Fittings, Landmarks, Museum History, Metals