The John Glenn Commemorative Box
1962
Medium
18ct gold, sterling silver, bronze, opal, Ironbark (Eucalyptus sp.)
Measurements
19.5 × 10.3 cm diameter
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Betty Flynn, 1981
© courtesy of the artist’s estate
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Inscription
punched inside lid u.c.: (circle over a cross) (illeg.)
engraved in base u.l.: FLYNN
punched on base u.c.: (circle over a cross) / STG. SIL / 18CT
engraved in base u.r.: 1962
Accession Number
D83-1981
Department
Australian Decorative Arts
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