Gold sovereign necklace with Greek coin of Athena and owl, 1996 - 1997
Digital
Item — Box: PCLTRE 775 Box 10
Identifier(s): H2018.498/17
Gold sovereign necklace with Greek coin of Athena and owl
Scope and contents
Consists of a sovereign necklace with 9 sovereigns on the chain and a Greek coin of the Goddess Athena one one side and on the reverse an owl.
Dates
- 1996 - 1997
Copyright status
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Conditions governing use
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Extent
1 piece of realia : 22 carat gold, gold sovereigns ; 34 x 7 cm approx.
General note
Hallmark on clasp: 22K / PE. Piece made by the jeweller Peter Eccles. Described by Vali Myers in her visual diary H2018.443 Il Porto Wildlife Oasis, Positano Salerno Italy, p. 60: Peter made my...22 carat sovereign necklace (9 of them) hung with an ancient silver Greek coin set in gold (with the Goddess Athena and a little owl on it).
- Box: PCLTRE 775 Box 10 (Realia)
Repository details
Part of the Pictures Collection, State Library Victoria Repository
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