Here is a very lovely early Australian boomerang, emu and kangaroo brooch by Willis.
Willis and Sons, was first established in 1858 by Richard and Thomas Willis, who were jewellery importers and wholesalers. By the turn of the century the firm had become Australia’s leading gold jewellery manufacturer and created some very special pieces of jewellery often with a very Australian theme as can be seen here in this brooch.
There really is nothing more Australian than the boomerang, emu, kangaroo, and combine that with a map of Australia, this brooch will look divine on any outfit.
Made in 15ct yellow gold, the brooch measures 37.7mm across by 17.8mm and is in brilliant condition and very well hallmarked.
A wonderful example of early Australian jewellery at its finest.
Stock# ES6651
Maker: Willis and Sons.
Circa: 1900
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Antique boomerang, emu and kangaroo brooch by Willis
About Willis and Sons: Willis and Sons were first established in 1858 by Richard and Thomas Willis, who were jewellery importers and wholesalers. They imported clocks, silver and electro-plated pieces as well making a name for themselves as a leading manufacturer of jewellery. There jewellery often reflected the native Australian flora and fauna with brooches often being in the form of a boomerang often with an Australian animal for example. By the turn of the century the firm had become Australia’s leading gold jewellery manufacturer and after 1931 continued just as importers after closing the manufacturing side of the business down.ÂÂ
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