Summary
15 carat gold fob chain by George J. Jackson of Yarraville, with an elaborate gold fob from the Clunes Fete of 1887.
The fob features the scene of St George Slaying the Dragon.
George James Jackson was a well-known Melbourne jeweller in the late 19th-early 20th century. His wife, Alice, was also a jeweller.
Both George and Alice migrated from England before settling in Melbourne and raising their large family.
The Clunes Fete began as a two-day agricultural show held in the Clunes region, approximately 140 km north west of Mebourne. The origins of the fete date back to the mid 1850s, however, by the 1880s, it was organized by the Clunes and Talbot United Agricultural Society. The event was substantial, drawing over 1000 people to see its agricultural machinery displays, competitions, livestock displays, flower competition, stalls, and musical band.
The 162nd Annual Spring Show will be held in Clunes in 2025.
Physical Description
Elaborate gold fob with detailed barrel chain, T-bar and sovereign fob featuring, in relief, St. George on horseback holding a short sword, the horse rearing to the right over a fallen dragon.
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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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Previous Owner
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Maker
Mr George . Jackson, circa 1890-1930
Maker of 15 carat gold fob chain. -
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Object Dimensions
450 mm (Length), 5 mm (Width), 5 mm (Depth), 50.122 g (Weight)
Dimensions for chain only. Weight includes chain, T-Bar and soverign.
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Object Dimensions
80 mm (Length), 42 mm (Width), 7 mm (Depth)
Dimensions for the T- bar chain including sovereign.
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Object Dimensions
27 mm (Width), 1.5 mm (Depth), 30 mm (Height)
Dimensions for the Sovereign and attached pendant mount.
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