Summary
Decorative gold brooch with large bird and four purple paste stones by Lamborn & Wagner, Melbourne, Victoria, circa 1870.
Lamborn & Wagner was 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 its work is highly sought after.
Physical Description
Circular gold brooch, the outer circle entwined with gold ribbon, supporting four flowers with light purple paste stone centres, with leaves and tendrils, around a large bird in flight.
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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
Lamborn & Wagner, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1870
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Inscriptions
"star" "L&W" "star"
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Type of item
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Object Dimensions
36 mm (Width), 11 mm (Depth), 37 mm (Height), 8.125 g (Weight)
Pin extends beyond edge of brooch, Pin length is 39 mm.
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