An Australian shell and 9ct yellow gold map of Tasmania brooch made by William Golding, Tasmania, circa 1900. As seen in Australian Jewellers by Cavill, Cocks & Grace, plate no 120
- 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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