Summary
Rhyolite & 15 carat gold brooch made in Australia, circa 1880.
The maker is unknown.
Australian colonial jewellery is often noted for its large gold masterpieces, yet a lesser known aspect of this genre features geological jewellery that incorporates the use of impressive agate, quartz, carnelian and other semi-precious stones.
Physical Description
Oval stone brooch, light grey base with irregular, multi-coloured, circular grey markings. Set in a small, multi-clawed gold border.
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Collecting Areas
Clothing & Textiles, Home & Community, Engineering, Working Life & Trades
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Acquisition Information
Purchase
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Acknowledgement
Collection created by Trevor Hancock and Mark Dale.
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Object Dimensions
40 mm (Width), 10 mm (Depth), 30 mm (Height)
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