Locket
Artist/Maker
Robert Clerc: Maker
Production date
Circa 1980
Description
Rectangular hinged locket with 2 keepers on the back, commemorating the centenary of Georges dept store 1880-1980. Representation of front of Melbourne store etched on front surface. Isnside etching of St George & the Dragon over a banner with a Latin inscription. On back surface, etched "Vive Le Roi" (Long Live the King) & the words "sterling Silver". Contained in a chamois draw-string pouch which also has a folded paper with typed history of jewellery designer, Robert Clarc.
Media/materials
Silver chamois paper ink
Measurements
.1) 2.4 x 1.9 .2) 8.5 x 6 (EXCLUDING DRAW-STRING) .3) 13.2 x 10.5
Signature & date
Latin Inscription: "quod Facimus Valde Facimus" On Lhs Inside: "georges / 1880/1980"
Accession number
M3911.3