City of Melbourne Crest Ceramic Trinket Dish Vintage Souvenir Plate 12.5cm

Key Details:

Item: Trinket / pin dish featuring the City of Melbourne coat of arms

Origin: Australia

Era: Likely 1970s–1990s municipal giftware

Material: Glazed ceramic

Design:

• Official City of Melbourne coat of arms (kangaroo crest, shield emblems)

• Gothic-style city lettering

Dimensions: Approx. 12.5 cm (L) x 9 cm (W)

Colour: White with multicoloured crest

Use: Trinket dish, display piece, desk accessory

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Mini Story:

A charming reminder of Melbourne’s civic history, this glazed ceramic dish features the city’s official coat of arms in bold, traditional colours. A lovely and uncommon find — items featuring the official City of Melbourne coat of arms were never mass-produced, and examples like this rarely surface. Perfect for collectors of Australiana, municipal memorabilia, or decorative crestware.

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Condition:

Condition: Very Good – see detailed notes below.

This vintage dish presents beautifully with a glossy finish:

• No chips or cracks detected

• Light surface marks consistent with age

• Crest and lettering remain clear and vibrant

• Excellent display piece

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