Summary
9 carat gold set cameo made by Johnson & Simonsen, Victoria, circa 1895.
William Johnson & Herman Simonsen ran their jewellery business together from 1895-1914. The business changed names to H. Simonsen Pty. Ltd. from 1914 and operated until 1927.
Physical Description
Oval brooch, white cameo of classical female facing right with an elaborate headpiece of grapes, leaves and feathers. Brown background set in polished 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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Maker
Johnson & Simonsen, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1895
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Object Dimensions
37 mm (Width), 16 mm (Depth), 52 mm (Height), 14.49 g (Weight)
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