Jewellery belonging to Vali Myers
Scope and contents
Consists of eight pieces of jewellery including: H2018.503/1 silver and gold threepence earrings worn as necklace comprising Australian threepence coins from 1930s and other coins made by Peter Eccles; H2018.503/2 Silver Afghani tower ring with blue stone possibly lapis lazuli and green and coral enamel; H2018.503/3 Silver Afghani ring with stone, possibly carnelian; H2018.503/4: Gold skull ring inset with carnelian by Peter Eccles, hallmark stamped inside ring: 'J.D. 22 K; H2018.503/5 Silver and gold bracelet with animal heads clasps, H2018.503/6 Locket of Foxy, locket found in antique shop in Naples in 1970s and a small photograph of Foxy placed inside and handcoloured; H2018.503/7 gold Indian nose ring or earring with green stone; H2018.503/8 Silver skull bracelet by Peter Eccles, hallmark stamped on clasp: PE.
Extent
8 pieces of realia
Processing information
Jewellery (H2018.503/1-8) originally housed within cardboard box, not retained.
- Box: PCLTRE 775 Box 15 (Realia)
Repository details
Part of the Pictures Collection, State Library Victoria Repository
328 Swanston Street
Melbourne Victoria 3000 Australia
03 8664 7002