Summary
Ladies 9 carat gold cigarette holder made by Larard Brothers, Victoria, circa 1881.
Larard Brothers was first established as a father/son business called Larard and Son in 1873. Located in Little Collins Street, Melbourne, the business name changed to Larard Brothers in 1881, when John senior died. Larard Brothers remained trading until 1945.
Physical Description
Gold post featuring a circular element at one end and a smaller pincer-style grip at the other.
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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
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Inscriptions
"five pointed star above heraldic bar" "9" "sheaf of wheat"
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Object Dimensions
20 mm (Width), 7 mm (Depth), 62 mm (Height)
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