1938 Ink-Blotter, 'Laurel The all-purpose kerosene Wins Every…
click the photo to enlarge
1938 Ink-Blotter, 'laurel The all-purpose kerosene Wins Every Test', shows a posed team photo with players names underneath. Near mint condition, scarce and highly collectable.

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

Subscribe Now to view actual auction price for this item

When you subscribe, you have the option of setting the currency in which to display prices to $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.

This item has been sold, and the description, image and price are for reference purposes only.
  • Laurel Leaf - The use of the laurel leaf as a decorative element can be traced back to ancient Greece and Rome, where it was closely associated with victory and honour. In these cultures, the laurel was a sacred tree that was dedicated to the god Apollo and was believed to have protective and healing properties.

    In ancient Greece, the laurel wreath was awarded to victors in athletic competitions, such as the Olympic Games, as a symbol of their achievement. The wreath was also associated with academic achievement, and was often worn by scholars and poets. The Greeks also used the laurel leaf as a symbol of victory in war, and it was often depicted in artwork alongside images of triumphant warriors and heroes.

    The Romans continued this tradition, and the laurel wreath became a symbol of the highest military honor, the triumph, awarded to victorious generals. The wreath was also used to crown emperors and other important officials, and was often depicted in Roman art and architecture as a symbol of power and authority.

    The laurel leaf is still used as a symbol of achievement, success, and excellence, and is frequently used in logos, emblems, and other branding materials. Its association with victory and honour has made it a popular choice for awards, medals, and other forms of recognition.

This item has been included into following indexes:

Visually similar items

1938 Ink-Blotter, 'Laurel the All-Purpose Kerosene Wins Every Test', shows a posed team photo with players names underneath. Near mint condition, scarce and highly collectable. Also Ladies Tickets for South Melbourne Cc 1910-11 & Melbourne Cc 1939-40.

Sold by in for
You can display prices in $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.

1946 Australian Team to NZ, team photograph from the first official test match between New Zealand and Australia, photograph with 14 signatures including Bill Brown (captain), Keith Miller, Don Tallon, Ray Lindwall & Sid Barnes; size 30 x 25 cm. Some of th

Sold by in for
You can display prices in $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.

1951 New South Wales Team, official team photograph by Melba of Sydney, with the title 'N.S.W. v. M.C.C. Sydney Cricket Ground, December 30th - January 3rd, 1951', and with the players names printed on mount. The team included Keith Miller, Ray Lindwall, a

Sold by in for
You can display prices in $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.

Team Photographs: 1946-47 Australia 4th Ashes Test including Don Bradman (46 x 35 cm), 1947-48 India Tour to Australia (43 x 35 cm), 1973 Australian Tour to West Indies (42 x 38 cm). Some soiling on mounts

Sold by in for
You can display prices in $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.