Summary
Tapered section of cast, decorative metal from the Royal Exhibition Building, likely to have been removed during the building's restoration in the late 1980s - early 1990s.
Physical Description
Broken tapered section of cast, decorative metal. It is smooth with a groove down the middle and flares on one side in two places, before tapering to a point. The opposite end that is thicker has a rough edge where it has been broken off. Section may be part of a larger finial-shaped piece.The exposed ends show the metal to be rust-coloured. Remnants of silver paint are on the surface.
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
165 mm (Length), 35 mm (Width), 23 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Royal Exhibition Building, Royal Exhibition Building: Restoration, Building Fittings, Landmarks, Museum History, Metals