Today very rare, this piece was acquired by the Museum for its spectacular 'Australian flora in applied art ' exhibition of approximately 200 decorative arts objects both Australian made and commissioned overseas, predominantly in England, for the Australian market. The exhibition opened in 1906 and continued, with new objects being added throughout its duration, until the 1930s. This exhibition travelled to San Francisco as the Australian entrant in the Pacific International Exposition of 1915.

Pencil holder rectangular shaft, in baisse taille enamel, cream ground with front bearing limoges enamelled waratahs on a stem. At the upper end a silvergilt pendant attachment, at the lower end a silver gilt mount to secure the pencil inside.

Yellow painted flat wood pencil, with silver gilt attachment at upper end, to secure in container.

Original red leather case, hinged, with black velvet and cream satin lining. Makers details stamped in gilt on interior lid. Fastened with brass fastener.

Made: 1905 - 1915

A1692

1905 - 1915

6 mm

87 mm