Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. was a North American jewellery company that was established in 1949 by the Stuart family as part of Emmons Jewelry, Inc. It began operations in England and Australia in 1968, and in Australia it moved from Carlton in Melbourne to Wodonga in 1969. The premises were originally on High St. in Wodonga, but a new warehouse was built in Melbourne Rd. later in 1969. It was a direct selling jewellery business using a party-plan model similar to Tupperware and Avon. The sales reps or 'Hostesses' were provided with jewellery samples in demonstration kits, which they displayed at jewellery parties in their homes. The designs for jewellery such as brooches, necklaces, earrings, chokers and bracelets were purchased from freelance designers and jewellery manufacturers rather than in-house designers. In 1979 Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. in Wodonga was bought by three Australian businessmen, including Wodonga local Jim Sawyer, and continued to sell jewellery under the name "Sargem Pty. Ltd”, for several more years in the 1980s. As part of the Sarah Coventry collection, the gold toned chain has local significance with the decentralised commercial development of regional centres such as Wodonga in NE Victoria, as well as national and international significance from the perspective of social and economic developments for women after World War II. The direct selling party-plan business model Sarah Coventry was based on is also considered the first of its kind for jewellery.Gold toned metal chain with a rhombus-shaped attachment next to the clasp, with the Sarah Coventry mark stamped on it."SARAH / COV" which is thought to be first used in 1953.sarah coventry, jewellery, wodonga, costume jewellery, vintage fashion jewellery, gold chains

Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. was a North American jewellery company that was established in 1949 by the Stuart family as part of Emmons Jewelry, Inc. It began operations in England and Australia in 1968, and in Australia it moved from Carlton in Melbourne to Wodonga in 1969. The premises were originally on High St. in Wodonga, but a new warehouse was built in Melbourne Rd. later in 1969. It was a direct selling jewellery business using a party-plan model similar to Tupperware and Avon. The sales reps or 'Hostesses' were provided with jewellery samples in demonstration kits, which they displayed at jewellery parties in their homes. The designs for jewellery such as brooches, necklaces, earrings, chokers and bracelets were purchased from freelance designers and jewellery manufacturers rather than in-house designers. In 1979 Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. in Wodonga was bought by three Australian businessmen, including Wodonga local Jim Sawyer, and continued to sell jewellery under the name "Sargem Pty. Ltd”, for several more years in the 1980s. As part of the Sarah Coventry collection, the gold toned chain has local significance with the decentralised commercial development of regional centres such as Wodonga in NE Victoria, as well as national and international significance from the perspective of social and economic developments for women after World War II. The direct selling party-plan business model Sarah Coventry was based on is also considered the first of its kind for jewellery.Gold toned beaded metal chain from the Sarah Coventry jewellery range, with the Sarah Coventry mark stamped on the rectangular clasp. "SARAH COV" - this mark thought to be first used in 1953.sarah coventry, jewellery, wodonga, costume jewellery, vintage fashion jewellery, gold chains

Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. was a North American jewellery company that was established in 1949 by the Stuart family as part of Emmons Jewelry, Inc. It began operations in England and Australia in 1968, and in Australia it moved from Carlton in Melbourne to Wodonga in 1969. The premises were originally on High St. in Wodonga, but a new warehouse was built in Melbourne Rd. later in 1969. It was a direct selling jewellery business using a party-plan model similar to Tupperware and Avon. The sales reps or 'Hostesses' were provided with jewellery samples in demonstration kits, which they displayed at jewellery parties in their homes. The designs for jewellery such as brooches, necklaces, earrings, chokers and bracelets were purchased from freelance designers and jewellery manufacturers rather than in-house designers. In 1979 Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. in Wodonga was bought by three Australian businessmen, including Wodonga local Jim Sawyer, and continued to sell jewellery under the name "Sargem Pty. Ltd”, for several more years in the 1980s. As part of the Sarah Coventry collection, the gold toned chain has local significance with the decentralised commercial development of regional centres such as Wodonga in NE Victoria, as well as national and international significance from the perspective of social and economic developments for women after World War II. The direct selling party-plan business model Sarah Coventry was based on is also considered the first of its kind for jewellery.Gold toned metal chain from the Sarah Coventry jewellery range with two circular elements and two swirling decorative elements, and a small rhombus-shaped attachment near the clasp with the Sarah Coventry mark stamped on it.. "SARAH COV / MADE IN / CANADA" - The 'SARAH COV' mark is thought to be first used in 1953.sarah coventry, jewellery, wodonga, costume jewellery, vintage fashion jewellery, gold chains

Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. was a North American jewellery company that was established in 1949 by the Stuart family as part of Emmons Jewelry, Inc. It began operations in England and Australia in 1968, and in Australia it moved from Carlton in Melbourne to Wodonga in 1969. The premises were originally on High St. in Wodonga, but a new warehouse was built in Melbourne Rd. later in 1969. It was a direct selling jewellery business using a party-plan model similar to Tupperware and Avon. The sales reps or 'Hostesses' were provided with jewellery samples in demonstration kits, which they displayed at jewellery parties in their homes. The designs for jewellery such as brooches, necklaces, earrings, chokers and bracelets were purchased from freelance designers and jewellery manufacturers rather than in-house designers. In 1979 Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. in Wodonga was bought by three Australian businessmen, including Wodonga local Jim Sawyer, and continued to sell jewellery under the name "Sargem Pty. Ltd”, for several more years in the 1980s. As part of the Sarah Coventry collection, the gold chain has local significance with the decentralised commercial development of regional centres such as Wodonga in NE Victoria, as well as national and international significance from the perspective of social and economic developments for women after World War II. The direct selling party-plan business model Sarah Coventry was based on is also considered the first of its kind for jewellery.Gold toned metal rope chain from the Sarah Coventry jewellery range, with a small rhombus-shaped attachment at the clasp which has the Sarah Coventry mark on it. "SARAH COV" - stamped on the small rhombus-shaped attachment at the clasp. This maker's mark is thought to be first used in 1953.sarah coventry, jewellery, wodonga, costume jewellery, vintage fashion jewellery, gold chains, sargem

Bracelet worn by Margaret Scarlett when she was a small child.Gold chain bracelet with gold locket & safety chain.costume accessories, children's

this gold chain and medal pendant was presented to W M sansom after he and three other members won the representative race at the demonstration held in Melbourne in 1878. it was stated in the Sansom estate that it be returned to the Ballarat Fire Brigade of which he was a member.Engraved gold medal pendant attached to gold neck chain. Pendant is sheild shaped with 2 points either side of chain attachment at top and one point at centre of base. Won in 1878(engraved on front of medal) "PRESENTED / To / G. Sansom" sansom, gold, medal, pendant, chain, sansom g, 1878, representative race, demonstration melbourne, demonstration, sansom w m, ballarat fire brigade, ballarat, fire brigade

Mr. Clive ManlyLondon Bobby's whistle with gold chain.De Courcy & Cowhistle

Gold chain necklace with coloured stones.

Badge of HM Yacht Britannia.Badge of HM Yacht Britannia in a pendant with a gold chain. In a plastic presentation case.

Heather McNamara, Isobel McNamara Donated by Heather McNamara on behanlf of her mother-in-law Isobel McNamara.Gold ladies watch. Gold Chain band.Alpinawrist watch

Gift to Frances Quayle on her 12th birthday, 5th March 1879.Gold locket with floral engravings on a gold chain.jewellery, frances quayle.

Ladies red vinyl handbag with gold chain decoration ladies, handbag, red, vinyl

One glass monocle with gold rim on gold chain.monocles, spectacles

Long simulated gold chain necklace ending in a Hercules knot.costume jewellery, fashion accessories, necklaces

Gold coloured brooch with a flower design on the pin, and a gold chainbrooches

John Sarsfield Brophy Mayor 1956 1957 1975 1976 1977 1978 CEO of Port Fairy Hospital Greatly involved in the Moyneyana Festival which raises money for the Port Fairy Hospital or Moyne Health Services as it is now known.Black & white portrait of John Brophy in mayoral robes, jabot and gold chainbelfast, mayor, portrait, government, shire, council, municipal, local-government

Remembered for the time Mayor Ryan challenged the local Member of Parliament Mr. George Gibbs to an elephant race down the length of Sackville Street . The race attracted extensive publicity. In a close finish the Mayor of Port Fairy was declared the winner. Black & white portrait of Samuel Ryan in Mayoral robes, jabot and gold chainmayor, portrait, government, shire, council, municipal, local government

E P Guyett Appointed Mayor of Port Fairy 1964-1967Black and white portrait of Ernest Guyett in Mayoral robes, jabot and gold chainport fairy, mayor, portrait, government, shire, council, municipal, local-government

Alexander George Goldie Mayor of Port Fairy 1959Black & white portrait of Alexander Goldie dressed in the Mayoral robes, jabot and gold chain mayor, portrait, government, shire, council, municipal, local government, a.g.goldie, port fairy

Owned by the late Mrs. Thomas Quayle Senior.Gold surround pendant, with a reindeer design carved from natural stone, on a gold chain.pendants

John James McLaren appointed Mayor of Port Fairy 1947Black and white portrait of John McLaren wearing glasses, mayoral robes, jabot and gold chainport fairy, mayor, portrait, government, shire, council, municipal, local-government

Belonged to late Miss Oliver Sebire.Gold with Spanish Mother of Pearl bracelet, with a Scimitar and round shield design. Attached to a gold chain.

The decade that began in national and domestic uncertainty was to end on a fancifully resolute moment, when Kew Council decided to apply for a gold mayoral chain. While most cities had previously been gifted mayoral chains by the Victorian Government, Kew had passed up an earlier opportunity in 1933. In that year, councillors had asked the Town Clerk to investigate whether previous mayors were willing to donate a gold link for the chain on which their name would be inscribed. Either the answer was negative, or else the Great Depression unnerved the decision makers. Hawthorn councillors, in contrast, accepted the offer of a gold chain, contributing the cost of the enamelled central medallion, while twenty former Hawthorn mayors agreed to each donate a link. At a Special Meeting of the Kew City Council on 22 August 1949, the Lieutenant Governor, Sir Edmund Herring presented a gold mayoral chain, worth £250 to the City of Kew. Contemporary newspaper accounts recorded that sixteen former mayors, or their families, donated a link inscribed with the name and term of its owner. The first mayor to wear the new chain of office was Cr Walter Hambly.Historically significant documentary record relating to the Insignia of Office of the City of KewNotice paper sent to councillors of a Special Meeting of Kew City Council, attended by the Lieutenant Governor, Sir Edmund Herring to receive the presentation of a gold mayoral chain to the City. The space where the invitee's name should be written is left blank, so presumably it was a spare copy originating in the Town Clerk's files.mayoral chain - kew, council papers - kew city council, insignia of office

William Henry Goldsmith appointed Mayor of Port Fairy 1951,1954,1955Black and white portrait of Mayor William Goldsmith wearing glasses, Marsalis robes with jabot and gold chainport fairy, mayor, portrait, government, shire, council, municipal, local-government

This bag is a classic example of a 1950s evening bag that is both practical with its kiss clasp closure and chain handle but stylish with its bold gold colour that was popular at this time.Gold metallic handbag circa 1950s. Gold frame with kiss clasp. Light gold chain- brokenhandbag, 1950s, gold, evening bag

1933 Stawell Gift winner, Cyril ‘Goldie’ Heath later trained the 1946 winner, Tommy Deane, on an island in Lake Nagambie, lending him his spikes.Cyril ‘Goldie’ Heath was a local winner of the Stawell Gift. Our collection includes his cups, spikes and sashes. Also extensive news articles and photographs.Gold medal and chain. Centre of medal has raised running figure. Inscribed around circumference and on verso. Enamel inscription, blue and white. Gold chain and claspAround circumference: Stawell Athletic Club. Easter 1933. On verso: Presented by W. J. Earle. Won by C. G. Heath. Stamped W150 on verso. stawell gift, 'goldie heath", 'tommy' deane, nagambie

Gold chain and medallion purchased by the donor from Myer Melbourne in the late 1960s with a Norma Tullo woollen long-sleeve mini-dress.Ornate medallion featuring a profile of a woman surrounded by ornate scroll work. The medallion is fixed to a double chain. Before it was assembled, the medallion could be used as a broochnorma tullo, costume jewellery, fashion & design - 1960s, accessories

A pair of frameless spectacles with a tiny gold chain holding one gold earpiece. It has a metal snap case covered in black leather with black velvet lining.Case: "Ophthalmic Optician Percy Bingemann London House (2nd Floor) 97, Elizabeth St, Melbourne"spectacles, spectacle cases