Knight of the Pastoral Empire

[tinpan]

Hi all, been very busy and i wish to share this . On the weekend i will do a big writ up on the find Finding a silver relic that belonged to some-one famous is quite a frill . Man these persons owned farms bigger than some countries .

Links adb.anu.edu.au/biography/barr-smith-robert-63

adb.anu.edu.au/smith-sir-tom-elder-barr-11727


The fob belonged to Sir Tom Elder Barr Smiths wife


tinpan

 

[tinpan]

Some of my finds from a very wet Autumn . t.p

 

[doninbrewster]

Nice to find a piece of history like that. Way to go!

 

[el remolino]

Fantastic finds!!! That is really cool. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Msbeepbeep]

That is really awesome! Congrats!

 

[tinpan]

Thanks for the interest , After spending years hunting old gold mining towns its nice to get out into the farming country. hard place to find a good find when the farm critters out number the people 500 to one.

tinpan

 

[tinpan]

Nice to find a piece of history like that. Way to go!

Thanks My best finds for 9 weeks of hard work t.p Every Weekend

 

[CRUSADER]

Interesting, they made it from a watch fob chain.

 

[frostdigger]

Awesome finds, congratulations. Looking forward to your follow up right up, that is a really interesting piece.

 

[Argentium]

Hey tinpan , Great finds and historical research as usual ! What is the smaller item with the two Victoria coins on it -a brooch ?
can you close up it ?

 

[tinpan]

By request t.p

 

[g-olden years]

Splendid, wonderful finds! Your months of hard work were worth it! Andi