Castlemaine – Chewton – Forest Creek Historical Goldfields Map – Enamel Camping Mug

Description

Heading out bush to go gold prospecting or exploring the fascinating historical features of the Goldfields? Add this enamel camping mug to your kit!

Featuring a historical map of the Castlemaine/Chewton/Forest Creek gold field, this travel mug is perfect for a hot cuppa while you’re out.

Geological map of the Castlemaine / Chewton / Forest Creek gold field which shows historical features in superb detail. Originally published by the Mines Department Victoria, 1902.

One of the most famous goldfields of the Victorian gold rush, the renowned Forest Creek Diggings attracted thousands upon thousands of hopeful miners from all over the world! The rush here began in the latter part of 1851, and it was not long before the entire area was busy with diggers, tents, cradles and tin dishes, and seemingly endless ounces of gold were being obtained from the rich earth.

• Material: Enamel
• Dimensions: height 3.14″ (8 cm), diameter 3.25″(8.25 cm)
• White coating with a silver rim
• Hand-wash only

Attention! Don’t heat liquids or food directly in the mug—it can damage the coating.

This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!