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867102
  • Title
    Imperial seal of Norfolk Island used during Crown Colony period 1856-1914 / Benjamin Wyon
  • Creator
  • Call number
    R 80/a
    R 80/b
    R 80/c
    R 80/d
  • Level of description
    fonds
  • Date

    No date
  • Type of material
  • Reference code
    867102
  • Physical Description
    4 seals (impressions) - wax
  • Access Conditions

    Access via appointment
  • Description source

    Information transferred from pictures card catalogue as part of the eRecords Project, 2008-2009
  • General note

    Face of the original seal is engraved with Royal Crest surmounting a view of the Pitcairn Islanders arriving on Norfolk Island in 1856. Latin inscription around rim of seal reads 'Victoria Dei Gratia Britanniar Reg. F.D. Norfolk Island.'

    The seal was used in connection with land grants and other official documents until the administration of the Island was taken over by the Federal Government in 1914.

    Original measured 7 cm (diam.)
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