GOLD RUSH ERA
between 1851-1871, the population quadrupled from 0.43 to 1.7 million people as migrants came from across the seas in search of gold
gold rush era crucible
19th century, Battersea Round Gild Mining crucible made by the Morgan Crucible Company
16 cm high
acquired from the Chichester Family Collection, Theodore Bruce Auctions, Eora/Sydney
gold mining pan
19th century, rusted gold mining pan used to separate alluvial gold from mud, gravel and dirt
28 cm length
anonymous donation, Naarm/Melbourne
günter surveyor’s chain
c.1840, iron and brass surveyor’s chain
100 links = 22 yards = 66 feet (20.12 m the same length of the cricket pitch) = 1/80th of 1 mile
acquired Theodore Bruce Auctions, Eora/Sydney
goldfield brooch
c.1840, gold FORGET ME NOT brooch with foliate and garland decoration and single seed pearl
5 cm width
acquired Gibson’s Auctions, Eora/Sydney
gold signet ring
c.19th century, early Australian gold signet ring with engraved detail, a vacant catouche, and an emu maker’s mark
2 cm width
acquired Gibson’s Auctions, Eora/Sydney
deeds cabinet
late 19th century, Queensland Maple deeds cabinet, fitted with an internal mirror, drop side display shelving and all-over carved decoration
57 cm wide
acquired Christian McCann Auctions, Naarm/Melbourne
