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Kenneth Mansergh

Boomerang c. 1992

Silver, opal and diamonds | 7.0 x 30.0 cm (whole object) | RCIN 94135

Royal Dining Room, HM Yacht Britannia

Kenneth Mansergh

Boomerang c. 1992

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Description

A silver boomerang by the Sydney silversmith Kenneth Mansergh, set with an opal in the shape of the Australian continent and the consellation of the Southern Cross in diamonds. It is inscribed 'Haste ye back'.

Provenance

Presented to The Queen to commemorate her visits with the Duke of Edinburgh to The Queen Victoria Building in Sydney in May 1988 and February 1992.
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Kenneth Mansergh
(silversmith)

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(place of production)

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(nationality)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Silver, opal and diamonds

white metal, diamond, leather, blue velvet

Measurements

7.0 x 30.0 cm (whole object)
Groupings
Category
Arms & Armour
Object type(s)
weapons
projectile weapons
boomerangs
Subject(s)
Science, Medicine and Technology
Industries, Crafts and Trades
Sports and games equipment
Boomerangs

Featured in

HM the Queen jokes with local children who stand with their backs to camera and wearing white dresses. The Queen attended the Harris Agricultural Show during her one day visit to Montserrat in the West Indies.

Past
Exhibition

Exhibition

Queen and Commonwealth: The Royal Tour: Buckingham Palace

Gifts received by The Queen from the Commonwealth

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