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Product code: ES9322 Categories: Sold Items, Sold Jewellery.This is a wonderful example of making your jewellery work for you in so many ways.
Made by the early Australian jewellery company Duggin, Shappere & Co at the start of the 20th century, this pendant was made in 9 carat gold and set with two lovely vibrant garnets and to highlight the design, twenty natural seed pearls in the man section, with another set into the detachable bail.
Measuring 32.9mm across, when worn as a pendant it measures 53.8mm or when the detachable bail at the top is removed, 43.3mm.
And removing the bail is simply a matter of sliding the piece out of the hole on the main section so when it is worn as a brooch, this does not hinder the look or the way it sits on the outfit. This is such a simple yet ingenuous system that it often seen on antique brooch/pendants and one that is so logical to allow it become two separate pieces of jewellery.
So easily able to be dressed up or down, this will be the perfect piece for any occasion no matter how you choose to wear it.
Stock# ES9322
Maker: Duggin, Shappere & Co
Circa: 1900
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Description
Antique pendant that can be worn as a brooch by Duggin, Shappere & Co
This antique garnet and pearl pendant can quickly and easily be converted to wear as a brooch. Made by the early Australian jewellery company, Duggin, Shappere & Co in the early 1900’s.
Duggin Shappere and Co were one of Australia’s most prolific and famous jewellery firms starting in Melbourne in 1896.Founded by H Duggin and P Shappere became well known for Australian themed jewellery as well as other high end pieces set with diamonds and opals among other precious gemstones. The Great Depression took a toll on this prestigious Australian company, and they closed their doors in 1929, however in their brief time, they produced highly collectable jewellery that is so sought after today. Their jewellery was marked with an anchor symbol.
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