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An extremely rare West Australian 'Donnybrook' miners brooch,…
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Auction Location:
Perth
Date:
21-Aug-2013
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Description:
An extremely rare West Australian 'Donnybrook' miners brooch, circa 1900, attributed to Donovan & Overland, Jewellery Manufacturers, Perth. Depicting small nuggets, windlass, pick and shovel, with mounted arched lettering 'Donnybrook'. Marked 18C with safety chain. Length 48 mm weight 6.4 grams. Reference: Gold & Silversmithing in Western Australia, a History, by Dr. Dorothy Erickson, page 76
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Category:
Jewellery: Brooches