Silver threepence earrings, 1920 - 2002
Item — Box: PCLTRE 775 Box 14
Identifier(s): H2018.502/46; H2018.502/47
Scope and contents
Consists of a pair of drop earrings, each with fourteen Australian silver threepence coins hanging in two strings with a silver earring hook. Coins date from 1920 to 1926 approximately. The coins show the Australian Coat of Arms and year of mint, and on the reverse side a bust of George V Crowned.
Dates
- 1920 - 2002
Extent
2 pieces of realia : silver ; 7.5 x 4 cm each
General note
Earrings made for Vali Myers by the Melbourne jeweller Peter Eccles. Identified by Peter Eccles.
- Box: PCLTRE 775 Box 14 (Realia)
Repository details
Part of the Pictures Collection, State Library Victoria Repository
Contact:
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Melbourne Victoria 3000 Australia
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328 Swanston Street
Melbourne Victoria 3000 Australia
03 8664 7002