Ian Cummins Collection - Antique Arms, Vintage Watche
Lot 4176 Session 15 (7.30pm Thursday 24 November) Ian Cummins Collection - Antique Arms, Vintage Watches
Estimate $15,000
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AUSTRALIAN MADE GOLD BROOCH, c1855, attributed to Alfred Lorking, 165 George Street, Sydney, handcrafted in two toned gold (probably 15ct or 18ct, 9.5g, 45x40mm), pin-back with gold safety chain attached, delicate filigree design of a grape vine and vine leaves surrounding a central bunch of grapes in the form of seed pearls. An extremely rare and exquisite piece of early colonial jewellery, especially in this condition, extremely fine.
See the previous lot for a bracelet of similar design attributed to Lorking.
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