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Gold sovereign necklace with Greek coin of Athena and owl, 1996 - 1997

 Item — Box: PCLTRE 775 Box 10
Identifier(s): H2018.498/17

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

Extent

1 piece of realia : 22 carat gold, gold sovereigns ; 34 x 7 cm approx.

Additional description

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).

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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