Box PCLTRE 775 Box 15

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...

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Shows string of silver threepence coins dating from 1930s with earring attachments on each side and four gold coins attached to necklace. Worn by Vali Myers around her neck with the hooks in her ears. Made by the jeweller Peter Eccles for Vali Myers.

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Shows large Afghanistan tribal ring with pointed top in blue stone and flower design around a base coloured coral and green.

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Shows a large Afghanistan ring with a square brown stone, possibly a carnelian.

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Shows 22 carat gold ring with skulls around an inset carnelian.

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Shows an oval memento and amulet for Foxy, consisting of a colour photograph behind glass of Vali Myers pet fox Foxy, possibly with Foxy's blood above image. Handmade by Vali Myers, fashioned from an vintage locket possibly purchased in an antique store in Naples (Information from Gianni Menichetti). Red wash hand coloured over photograph by Vali. The locket features in Vali's drawings 'Sydney Sheila', 1975 and 'Dido', 1973-1974 (H2019.53/2) and many photographs show Vali wearing it.

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Shows intricate gold nose ring with green stone inset on either side of ring.

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Shows bracelet made of skulls by the jeweller Peter Eccles.