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Ned Kelly ring, ca. 1993-1997

 Item — Box: PCLTRE 775 Box 10
Identifier(s): H2018.498/11

Scope and contents

Consists of a large gold ring with a skull wearing a Ned Kelly helmut made by the jeweller Peter Eccles.

Dates

  • ca. 1993-1997

Extent

1 piece of realia : gold ; 3 x 2.2 cm

Additional description

General note

Information from the jeweller indicates the ring is possibly 18 carat gold, and is part of his stockline. The ring band was added to an old wedding ring. Inscribed on back of band: Vali. Inside the band is an inscription, possibly reading: Ro Verrtrella 72.

Physical storage information

  • Box: PCLTRE 775 Box 10 (Realia)

Repository details

Repository details

Part of the Pictures Collection, State Library Victoria Repository

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