Historical information

Part of a collection of goldfield artifacts recovered from the Ovens Goldfield, including the Buckland Valley. The collection also included a large amount of Chinese pottery and artifacts also goldfields bottles, jars and mining implements. Collected by Aldo Gios late resident of Myrtleford. The Bright & District Historical Society purchased the collection of Chinese artifacts in 2010, included in the collection were other items of interest including this pipe and others similar.

Significance

Relevant to the goldmining history of the area

Physical description

Pipe made of clay and embossed on both sides of the bowl. Damaged, attempt to reattach section of stem, a piece of the stem missing.
Embossing,one side resembles a wattle branch, other side represents a harp. Lettering on both sides, worn and hard to read.

Inscriptions & markings

There is some writing on the stem but it is worn and hard to decipher.