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Australian two tone 18 carat gold and natural pearl dress…
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Auction Location:
Sydney
Date:
4-Apr-2012
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Description:
Australian two tone 18 carat gold and natural pearl dress brooch, attributed to Alfred Lorking c1855, the pierced tapered back mounted with figures of vine leaves and a central cluster of grapes simulated by seed pearls. Marks: unmarked. Combined weight: 21 grams. Length 7.5 cm. Provenance: Vizard Foundation. Sotheby's, Melbourne, 2000, lot 542. Notes: Lorking was active during the 1950s located in the Goldsmith's hall, Sydney. His work was described as doing 'Great Credit to the Colony'. Sydney Morning Herald.24th January 1859. For similar example see Schofield and Fahy, 'Australian Jewellery' pp219.
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Category:
Jewellery: Brooches