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Ceremonial object - Borough of Eaglehawk Mayoral Chain, P Blashki & Sons, 1966 -1994

  • Close up of medallion of the Borough of Eaglehawk mayoral chain. Triangular shape depicting an eagle with outspread wings in gold on a light and dark blue enamel background. Dated 1862.

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  • Close up of medallion of the Borough of Eaglehawk mayoral chain. Triangular shape depicting an eagle with outspread wings in gold on a light and dark blue enamel background. Dated 1862.

Historical information

Manufactured by P Blashki and Sons, this mayoral chain is made of Stirling silver with a 22ct gold plate finish. The chain consists of 10 links at the back of the chain joined by two shoulder bars with 12 links on the inside front section and the balance of 14 links either side of the coat of arts. Each link is joined by curb chain.

Physical description

Manufactured in 1967 by P Blashki and Sons and made of stirling silver with a 22ct gold plate finish, the chain consists of 36 links with a centrepiece of the Royal Coat of Arms with a medallion or 'drop' sitting beneath this. The chain consists of 10 links at the back of the chain joined by two shoulder bars with 12 links on the inside front section and the balance of 14 links either side of the coat of arms. Each link is joined by curb chain.

Inscriptions & markings

Presented to the / Borough of Eaglehawk / by the / Eaglehawk Society - Melbourne / Vic Hocking Ed poad / President Hon Sec. / and by / the Ratepayers of Eaglehawk / Cr J Taylor JP - J R Giovanetti / Mayor town Clerk / August 1967
In Honour / of the / Former Mayors / Of The Borough / 1862 - 1966

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