The Melbourne & Suburban Railway Company, share certificate…
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The Melbourne & Suburban Railway Company, share certificate issued to David Scallan of Melbourne, November 1859. Very attractive and scarce with a cartouche depicting the railway bridge over the Yarra and a map showing the proposed route of the service. Printed by Sands & Kenny. 15.5 x 24 cm.

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  • Cartouche - An ornamental panel in the form of of a shield, oval or rectangular scroll with curling edges. It may be carved into the back of a chair or the top of a sideboard, or present on a piece of silver or jewellery, and contain the initials of the original owner, heraldic symbols, or some other inscription, such as the details of a presentation.

    In ceramics the term defines the central area of a vase or similar with a decorative border in one of the shapes above, into which a decorative scene or figures have been painted.

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