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Australian 1910 'Henry Newman' Edwardian 15ct. Mabe pearl and…
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Perth
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8-Dec-2015
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Australian 1910 'Henry Newman' Edwardian 15ct. Mabe pearl and diamond pendant with chain. A 40 mm wide star brooch / pendant in 15ct yellow gold, set with old mine cut and rose cut diamonds to the star and leaf design centred with a cream high domed, early Broome mabe pearl. Commissioned to, commemorate Halley’s Comet event c1910. a 44 cm, belcher flattened link chain with barrel clasp. Condition excellent – handcrafted & Hallmarked. History -. Henry Newman c1824-1913 Melbourne and Broome. Arrived in Melbourne in 1852 from London. Setting up, up business in 1855 after a stint in the goldfields. An award winning jeweller who in 1900 developed an interest in the pearling industry at Broome, which led, to ownership of 26 luggers and a schooner with his, partner T.C. Wollaston of Adelaide and his Son Fred. He was one of the founders of the Victorian Retail. Jewellers Association of Australia. Ref: Australian jewellery, Scholfied & Fahy. WA Museum 'Luster' Exhibition 2015
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Jewellery: Pendants/Lockets