Design of Maori warrior in front of a whare set within a wreath of ferns and rope twist border circa 1880-1890, marked C Beeby silver, Charles Beeby was a Queenstown silversmith, having emigrated to New Zealand in 1866 from London where he was trained. He operated from premises in Rees Street., 2.17 in. width
- Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
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