Box, Metal container for documents; unknown maker; ?; RX.1977.24
Box, Metal container for documents
About this objectThis metal box was used to store documents by the secretary, Jabez Burton, of the 'Golden Treasure Gold Mining Co.' at his office in Roxburgh, Central Otago.
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Date Made?
Periodunknown
Place Made Medium and Materials
processed material, metal, alloy, steel
Stencil painted onto front of box is:
The Golden Treasure
Dredging Company
{Limited}
d 380mm x w 275mm x h 230mm
wt 3146g
RX.1977.24
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These containers were also used to transport gold to Dunedin and can be seen on the cart in the photo of the Gold Escort coach in Hawick Street in front of the old Commercial Hotel.