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Australian 18 carat gold swivel brooch c1870, containing a…
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Auction Location:
Sydney
Date:
4-Apr-2012
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Description:
Australian 18 carat gold swivel brooch c1870, containing a photographic portrait of a gentleman and black fabric to the reverse, the pierced oval frame having applied figures of an emu, kangaroo, dove and ribbon tie interspersed by grape leaves with tendrils, having an associated retailers box for Drummond. Marks: unmarked but tested. Combined weight: 28 grams. Height 6.5 cm. Provenance: Vizard Foundation. 2001 Geelong Exhibition no 39. Sotheby's, Sydney, 2000, lot 548. Notes: for similar examples see Schofield & Fahy 'Australian jewellery' pp61 & 123
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Category:
Jewellery: Brooches