$1,850.00
Here is a wonderfully large antique sword brooch made by one of Australia's earliest and most prolific jewellers, Willis in the early 1900's.
Made in 15 carat yellow gold, the sword design is set with a pearl set lyre in the centre that is also set with charming seed pearls which is then all highlighted by the chain suspended below.
Measuring an extra long than normal brooch length of 74.4mm by 19.6mm, or 23.3mm to the bottom of the chain suspended below, this brooch looks truly amazing on and will no doubt always be admired every time that it is worn.
Not only is it made by a famous Australian jeweller, but it is just as beautiful and elegant today as when it was made.
Stock# ES9626
Maker: Willis
Circa: 1910
$1,850
In stock
Antique sword and seed pearl brooch made by Willis in 15 carat gold
This antique sword and lyre brooch was made in 15 carat gold by the early Australian jewellery company, Willis & Sons.
A brief history 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.
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