Antique Australian opal brooch by Duggin and Shappere, c1890
Here’s one for appreciators of Victorian romantic jewellery.
Two swallows – symbolising faithfulness, as swallows mate for life – set with lustrous natural seed pearls carry in their beaks a heart within a heart.
The central heart-shaped solid Australian crystal opal dangles from a bale, its constant movement maximising the colour play.
This appealing brooch from about 1890 is stamped with an anchor and a fleece, the marks of the renowned Melbourne jewellers Duggin and Shappere, surrounding a 15, which denotes the gold purity.
The company was one of very few local jewellers whose work was on a par with English firms.
They used first-rate gemstones, as shown in the locally sourced colourful opal. Most good opals were sent overseas, as remains true today.
View a YouTube video of this pin here
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• Handmade in 15-carat yellow gold
• Set with a natural Australian solid crystal opal and 28 natural seed pearls
• Approximately 4.1cm (just over 1 1/2 inches) wide, 1.7cm (almost 3/4 inch) tall
• Weight is 4.5 grams
• In excellent antique condition – it comes from the collection of Karen Deakin Antiques
• Will come in a gift box (our antique boxes are not for sale)
The photos are true to life – they’re our attempt to put this jewel into your hands. Please examine them carefully as they form part of the description.
Buy with confidence: we accept returns within 14 days if you’re not delighted with your purchase. Stock can be viewed by appointment at a secure location in central Sydney.
We’d be very happy to send more information and images.
Layaway available – just ask!
Here’s one for appreciators of Victorian romantic jewellery.
Two swallows – symbolising faithfulness, as swallows mate for life – set with lustrous natural seed pearls carry in their beaks a heart within a heart.
The central heart-shaped solid Australian crystal opal dangles from a bale, its constant movement maximising the colour play.
This appealing brooch from about 1890 is stamped with an anchor and a fleece, the marks of the renowned Melbourne jewellers Duggin and Shappere, surrounding a 15, which denotes the gold purity.
The company was one of very few local jewellers whose work was on a par with English firms.
They used first-rate gemstones, as shown in the locally sourced colourful opal. Most good opals were sent overseas, as remains true today.
View a YouTube video of this pin here
FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING, TRACKED AND INSURED
FREE RETURNS WITHIN 14 DAYS
• Handmade in 15-carat yellow gold
• Set with a natural Australian solid crystal opal and 28 natural seed pearls
• Approximately 4.1cm (just over 1 1/2 inches) wide, 1.7cm (almost 3/4 inch) tall
• Weight is 4.5 grams
• In excellent antique condition – it comes from the collection of Karen Deakin Antiques
• Will come in a gift box (our antique boxes are not for sale)
The photos are true to life – they’re our attempt to put this jewel into your hands. Please examine them carefully as they form part of the description.
Buy with confidence: we accept returns within 14 days if you’re not delighted with your purchase. Stock can be viewed by appointment at a secure location in central Sydney.
We’d be very happy to send more information and images.
Layaway available – just ask!
Here’s one for appreciators of Victorian romantic jewellery.
Two swallows – symbolising faithfulness, as swallows mate for life – set with lustrous natural seed pearls carry in their beaks a heart within a heart.
The central heart-shaped solid Australian crystal opal dangles from a bale, its constant movement maximising the colour play.
This appealing brooch from about 1890 is stamped with an anchor and a fleece, the marks of the renowned Melbourne jewellers Duggin and Shappere, surrounding a 15, which denotes the gold purity.
The company was one of very few local jewellers whose work was on a par with English firms.
They used first-rate gemstones, as shown in the locally sourced colourful opal. Most good opals were sent overseas, as remains true today.
View a YouTube video of this pin here
FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING, TRACKED AND INSURED
FREE RETURNS WITHIN 14 DAYS
• Handmade in 15-carat yellow gold
• Set with a natural Australian solid crystal opal and 28 natural seed pearls
• Approximately 4.1cm (just over 1 1/2 inches) wide, 1.7cm (almost 3/4 inch) tall
• Weight is 4.5 grams
• In excellent antique condition – it comes from the collection of Karen Deakin Antiques
• Will come in a gift box (our antique boxes are not for sale)
The photos are true to life – they’re our attempt to put this jewel into your hands. Please examine them carefully as they form part of the description.
Buy with confidence: we accept returns within 14 days if you’re not delighted with your purchase. Stock can be viewed by appointment at a secure location in central Sydney.
We’d be very happy to send more information and images.
Layaway available – just ask!
