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Auction House:
McKenzies Auctioneers
Number of lots recorded:4
Lots with images:4
Prices available:4
Category:
Convict Relics
LotDescriptionPriceImage
*** A rare Australian convict cap, circa 1803 - 1820. Port Arthur, Tasmania. This example has two clear markings of 'B O' (board of Ordnance) and broad arrow. What is also particularly nice about this hat is that it was donated in 1922 with inscription,… ***
*** Rare inwards bound mail, addressed to, 'The governor of the convict Establishment, Fremantle, Western Australia' dated March 19th 1856 also adorned with 54 'Swan' postage stamps of the period. Together with a period engraving depicting Lt. Colonel Sir… ***
*** A pair Colonial convict era handcuffs c.1880's, stamped Hiatt British Made, length 14 cm ***
*** A cast iron padlock and key, 19th century. Key stamped 'J. Knight & Co.'. Height 14.5 cm. Width 10.5 cm. Provenance: Understood by the family thought to be from Port Arthur. Note: : J. Knight & Co., Melbourne Locksmith operating in the central CBD,… ***