R.Shott & Son Wood Souvenirs

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Advertising sign Hand painted cardboard advertising sign for R. Shott & Son, blackwood souvenirs.

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Advertising sign Hand painted cardboard advertising sign for R. Shott & Son, blackwood souvenirs.

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Advertising sign Hand painted cardboard advertising sign for R. Shott & Son, blackwood souvenirs.

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Advertising sign Hand painted cardboard advertising sign for R. Shott & Son, blackwood souvenirs.

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Advertising pamphlet Printed advertising pamphlet for R. Shott & Son, blackwood souvenirs. Includes price list for Tasmanian items produced by Shott.

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Advertising sign Hand painted cardboard advertising sign for R. Shott & Son, blackwood souvenirs.

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Invoice Blank printed paper invoice made for use by R. Shott & Son.

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Exhibition catalogue Catalogue for R. Shott & Son exhibition at QVMAG, Launceston, 1984. Curated by Rhonda Hamilton.

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Souvenir ashtray Metal ashtray in shape of Tasmania. Varnished wooden base also in the shape of Tasmania. Shott & Son label on base.

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Souvenir ashtray Metal ashtray in shape of Tasmania with swallow in top right hand corner. Varnished wooden base also in the shape of Tasmania. Shott & Son label on base.

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Wood Souvenir Varnished wooden souvenir shape of mainland Australia. Shott & Son label.

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Barometer Circular barometer in shape of ship’s wheel. Mechanism made in Western Germany. Varnished wooden surround. Shott & Son label on base.

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Stand Circular varnished wooden display stand.

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Serviette ring Rectangular varnished wooden serviette ring. Silver map of Tasmania on side.

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Serviette ring Square varnished wooden serviette ring. Silver map of Tasmania on side.

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Matchbox holder Rectangular varnished wooden box with open ends and side for striking matches. Silver map of Tasmania on side.

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Matchbox holder Rectangular varnished wooden box with open ends and silver map of Tasmania on side.

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Vase Cut crystal vase on varnished and round turned blackwood base. Shott & Son label on base.

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Souvenir ashtray Metal ashtray in shape of a horse’s shoe. Tourist souvenir badge at top of Cataract Gorge. Circular varnished wooden base. Shott & Son label on base.

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Vase Turned wooden vase made from mulga tree with label ‘GENUINE/AUSTRALIAN/MULGA’.

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Vase Turned wooden vase made from mulga tree.

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Serviette ring Round varnished wooden serviette ring with label ‘AUSTRALIAN/MULGA/MADE IN AUSTRALIA/SOUTHERN SERIES/REGd’.

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Binding cover Two rectangular panels of wood veneer with yellow cord ties. Cover includes silver map of Tasmania. Possibly used for a photograph album.

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Serviette ring Round wooden varnished serviette ring. Silver map of Tasmania on side.

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Ink pen Cylindrical wooden turned pen with silver map of Tasmania on side.

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Pen and ink stand Rectangular varnished wooden pen and ink stand. Metal pen and ink stand and surround. Shott & Son label on base.

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Goblet Turned varnished wooden goblet.

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Lidded bowl Turned varnished wooden bowl with lid. Wood is possibly blackwood.

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Egg cup Turned varnished wooden egg cup with circular base. Shott & Son label on base.

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Pencil Turned varnished wooden propelling pencil. Wood is possibly sassafras.

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Pencil Turned varnished wooden propelling pencil. Wood is possibly blackwood.

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Vase Tall varnished wooden vase with metal insert. Silver map of Tasmania on side stamped with ‘S.T.G.’.

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Vase Tall varnished wooden vase with metal insert. Silver map of Tasmania on side stamped with ‘S.T.G.’.

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Pen stand Varnished wooden pen stand with cylinder stemming from base for holding pen. Wood is possibly blackwood.

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Ink pen Cylindrical wooden turned pen with silver map of Tasmania on side. Slot for nib at one end.

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Bowl Turned varnished wooden bowl. Wood is possibly Tasmanian blackwood. Shott & Son label on base.

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Nut bowl and hammer Turned varnished wooden bowl. Island in centre with metal top for crushing nuts. Includes turned varnished wooden hammer. Wood is possibly blackwood.

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Tie press Two rectangular panels of varnished wood with metal wing nut and screw mechanism for tightening press. Silver map of Tasmania on top. Shott & Son label on base.

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Cigarette barrel Turned varnished wooden container with lid. Wood is possibly blackwood. Shott & Son label on base.

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Dice shaker Small round turned varnished wooden container. Silver map of Tasmania on side.

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Egg cup Turned varnished wooden egg cup with circular base.

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Egg cup Turned varnished wooden egg cup with circular base.

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Egg cup Turned varnished wooden egg cup with circular base.

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Egg cup Turned varnished wooden egg cup with circular base.

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Egg cup Turned varnished wooden egg cup with circular base.

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Egg cup Turned varnished wooden egg cup with circular base. Silver map of Tasmania on side.

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Serviette ring Round varnished wooden serviette ring. Silver map of Tasmania on side.

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Serviette ring Round varnished wooden serviette ring. Silver map of Tasmania on side.

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Serviette ring Round varnished wooden serviette ring. Silver map of Tasmania on side.

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Keyring Flat rectangular varnished wooden keyring. Silver map of Tasmania in centre.

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Shaker Varnished wooden salt/pepper shaker with glass insert. Silver map of Tasmania on side.

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Shaker Varnished wooden salt/pepper shaker with glass insert. Silver map of Tasmania on side.

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Serving tray Oval varnished wooden serving tray. Two metal handles with long metal surrounds and finials. Shott & Son label on base. Donation Mr Keith Longdon 1993.

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Matchbox container Varnished wooden matchbox container in shape of crouching kangaroo. Two indents at top and lower end of kangaroo’s back used to hold matchbox. Wood is possibly blackwood.

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Souvenir Varnished wooden souvenir in shape of leaping kangaroo. Wood is oiled and possibly King Billy Pine.

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Ashtray Round speckled bakelite dish on varnished wooden base. Wood is possibly blackwood. Shott & Son label on base.

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Bowl Turned varnished wooden bowl. Wood is possibly Tasmanian blackwood. Shott & Son label on base.

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Dish Turned varnished wooden dish.

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Pen and ink stand Turned varnished wooden pen and ink stand. Round base with three stems for holding ink/pen. Shott & Son label on base.

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Souvenir Small silver maps of Tasmania with pin at rear. Marked ‘TASMANIA’.

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Matchbox holder Rectangular varnished wooden matchbox holder open at each end. Silver map of Tasmania on side.

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Serviette ring Square varnished wooden serviette ring. Silver map of Tasmania on side.

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Serviette ring Square varnished wooden serviette ring. Silver map of Tasmania on side.

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Serviette ring Rectangular varnished wooden serviette ring. Silver map of Tasmania on side.

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Serviette ring Rectangular varnished wooden serviette ring. Silver map of Tasmania on side.

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Matchbox holder Rectangular varnished wooden matchbox holder. Open at each end and two open side panels for striking matches.

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Matchbox holder Rectangular varnished wooden matchbox holder. Open at each end and two open side panels for striking matches.

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Serviette ring Round varnished wooden serviette ring. Silver map of Tasmania on side.

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Serviette ring Round varnished wooden serviette ring. Silver map of Tasmania on side.

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Serviette ring Round varnished wooden serviette ring. Silver map of Tasmania on side.

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Serviette ring Round varnished wooden serviette ring. Silver map of Tasmania on side.

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Serviette ring Round varnished wooden serviette ring. Silver map of Tasmania on side.

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Serviette ring Round varnished wooden serviette ring. Silver map of Tasmania on side.

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Serviette ring Round varnished wooden serviette ring. Silver map of Tasmania on side.

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Serviette ring Round varnished wooden serviette ring. Silver map of Tasmania on side. Scratched on interior ‘3/6’.

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Serviette ring Round varnished wooden serviette ring. Silver map of Tasmania on side.

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Serviette ring Round varnished wooden serviette ring. Silver map of Tasmania on side.

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Serviette ring Round varnished wooden serviette ring. Silver map of Tasmania on side.

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Serviette ring Round varnished wooden serviette ring. Silver shield motif on side inscribed ‘STG S11/SFW/1991’.

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Serviette ring Round varnished wooden serviette ring. Silver map of Tasmania on side.

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Serviette ring Round varnished wooden serviette ring. In feint gold pen around exterior inscribed ‘Queenstown’.

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Serviette ring Round varnished wooden serviette ring.

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Serviette ring Round varnished wooden serviette ring.

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Serviette ring Round wooden serviette ring. Sticker on interior inscribed ‘Horizontal Scrub’.

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Serviette ring Round wooden serviette ring. Sticker on interior inscribed ‘Horizontal Scrub’.

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Wood sample Section of knotted wood. Possibly Tasmanian blackwood.