Sold for A$792
Large and heavy brass Bank of New South Wales Coat of Arms with emu on left, black swan on right and kangaroo at top. Metalware Signs Large and heavy brass Bank of New South Wales Coat of Arms with emu on left, black swan on right and kangaroo at top. Approx. 760 x 570 mm. 1930s
Excellent. What a superb and highly detailed piece this is, very heavy, and large! White drips to be found, there is a spot of red paint to the left side. There are some holes which are small from making where airbubbles look to have formed thereby not filling the mould entirely, these are small and insignificant. This is very much at the limits for posting as it weighs over 23 kilograms in its purpose made wooden crate, pick up or delivery to a show would be much preferred, otherwise feel free to arrange a courier or contact us for other options. A stunning, amazing piece. In 1931 the Bank of New South Wales was granted a coat of arms from the College of Arms, which symbolised the bank's 1927 acquisition of the Western Australian Bank. The arms featured an Emu and a Black swan (which is symbolic of Western Australia) rampant supporting a shield surmounted by a kangaroo and the emblem of the rising sun. On the shield are shown a ship, two sheaves of wheat, a sheep, a cow, and a crossed pick and spade, representing the principal industries of Australia at the time: pastoral, agricultural, mining and shipping. The motto included was "Sic fortis Etruria crevit", variously translated as "Thus strong Etruria prospered", a line taken from Virgil's Second Georgic and an early motto of the Colony of New South Wales. These arms replaced the original arms known as the "Advance Australia Arms" which was similar to the first Coat of arms of Australia used until 1910, using the same kangaroo and emu supporters and the motto "Advance Australia". The shield in these arms was retained in the 1931 arms. Grade: N/A Estimate: $1000 - 1500
