Summary
Gold brooch with a hardstone cameo, attributed to Lamborn & Wagner, Melbourne, circa 1880.
Cameos where a favourite adornment of women of means, particularly during Victorian times. This is a small hardstone cameo surrounded by a border of vine leaves and tendrils.
Lamborn & Wagner were an early manufacturer of jewellery in Melbourne, having been established by William Lamborn and Leopold Wagner in 1856. The company traded through until 1884, and their work is highly sought after.
Physical Description
Hardstone cameo, featuring a woman in a classical style, set in a 9ct gold surround of vine leaves and tendrils.
More Information
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Collection Names
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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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Manufacturer (Possible)
Lamborn & Wagner, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1880
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Inscriptions
9ct
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Classification
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Type of item
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Object Dimensions
34 mm (Width), 19 mm (Depth), 45 mm (Height), 11.712 g (Weight)
Pin does not extend beyond edge of brooch.
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