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Colonial Coins & Medals Peter Brooks left behind a career at the CSIRO in 1966 to pursue his passion for the science of coins, medals and tokens, leading the young collector to open a small numismatic deal- ership which, over the years, has grown to become a leading destination for collectors worldwide. Brooks’s passion for coins and medals grew from his appreciation of their his- tory and significance. As a 16-year-old visiting London, his private purchase of a mint state Charles II 1665 Pattern Farthing struck in silver remains in his collection today. The compa- ny’s distinctive logo – the crowned Portcullis of the Tower of London Mint – was inspired by the iconic Portcullis Money Series, England’s first trade coinage, struck in 1600-1601 under Queen Elizabeth I. In 2020, Charles Brooks joined the family business fulltime, bringing with him the kind of energy and passion that continues to fire Peter Brooks’s life-long inter- est. Charles also adds a modern perspective to the business through its online store and blog, Colonial Gazette. 1/218 Adelaide St, Brisbane QLD 4000 Tel: +61 732218460 or +61 732293949 colonialcoins.com.au Antique Print & Map Room The largest specialist dealer of rare antique maps and prints in Australia, and with an on- line store offering more than 15,000 genuine rare maps, antique prints, lithographs, en- gravings, books, ephemera and original art- works, Antique Print & Map Room was found- ed Louis and Susie Kissajukian in Sydney in 1979. Its vast collection includes items from almost every geographical area of the world

and spans historical periods from the 15th to the 20th centuries. The business has a special focus on maps and prints charting the early discoveries and cultural exchanges of the East Indies, Pacific and Australia. This includes one of the largest and most compelling collections of natural history in Australia. Stocking only the highest quality examples, Antique Print & Map Room guarantee that the condition of all stock is fully described on its website. The business has become a trusted source of prized historical material for collectors and prestigious national and international institu- tions and private collections. Shop 189/392 Jones St, Ultimo NSW 2007 Tel: +61 292674355 Born through a love of objects, The Gentle- man’s Apartment is the brainchild of six-gen- eration furniture maker and conservator Wayne Baker Smith and artist/designer Paula Truesdale. Located at Paddington in inner-city Brisbane, the business specialises in superb- ly crafted furniture that reflects the creative passion of its makers. At The Gentleman’s Apartment you will find pieces that evoke a contemporary sensibility, with textiles soft and sensual. Directors Truesdale and Smith are both “makers’’ who love fine design and eclectic pieces, whether it be a Napoleon III Library Desk or a mid-Century object or art- work. Textiles are carefully selected to be a perfect match with each piece of furniture. Vis- it the boutique or online store and experience a unique collection – furniture, art, homeware, clothing accessories and body products – se- antiqueprintmaproom.com The Gentleman’s Apartment

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