Summary
This pair of armlets was commissioned by Prue Acton from the Melbourne jeweller Marcos Davidson in the 1980s. They were worn by the donor with the opal ensemble in the Museum's collection (SH 942493.)
Physical Description
Beaten nickel silver armlets with rivetted, soldered and incised shapes of niobium and titanium.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Ms Prue Acton, 21 Nov 1994
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Manufacturer
Marcos Davidson, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1987
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Commissioned By
Prue Acton Pty Ltd, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1987
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User
Prue Acton, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1987-1991
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Inscriptions
Incised: NIOBIUM TITANIUM NICKSILVER/1987. Incised hallmarks [carrot cartoon and women's torso]. Marcos Davidson, the jeweller, began using the 'cong man' makers mark in 1983.
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
12 cm (Length), 7.2 cm (Width), 7.3 cm (Height)
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References
RMIT Collection
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Keywords
Clothing Accessories, Fashion, Fashion Design, Fashion Industry, Jewellery, Women's Clothing Accessories, Making History - Prue Acton
