Antique Australian 9ct Gold Seed Pearl Crucifix By Robert Rollason Circa 1900
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Please note, chains are for display only unless otherwise stated.
A charming and early piece by Australian jeweller Robert Rollason 1888—1925) Sydney, one of Australia’s premier jewellery manufacturing firms, and hallmarked as such.
Crafted from 9ct rose gold which has been gently *bloomed to give that beautiful rosy yellow combination of hues, and styled as an ornate crucifix with an applied raised floral sprig set with faux half seed Pearls (very typically used during this era), and red faceted paste stones resembling garnets.
Measuring a large 4.0cm x 2.5cm, this very attractive piece of antique Australian history is a collectors dream.
HISTORY OF ROBERT ROLLASON
Robert Rollason founded his business in 1888 at 112 Kent street Sydney and was to become one of the foremost jewellery manufacturers in Australia.
By 1896 he moved his manufacturing to Castlereagh Street and by 1907 the firm chased their name to Rollason and Co and in 1910 Rollason and Co. Ltd.
Manufacturing a large range of gold and gem set jewellery, vesta and sovereign cases, chains and Albert watch chains the company moved to a larger premises at 112-114 Crown Street in 1922.
Two of their best chain makers Frederick Mountford and Henri Belle both went on to establish their own businesses in Sydney.
STONES
Garnet Paste
Faux seed Pearls (typical of the era, all original)
MEASUREMENTS
With bale 4cm x 2.5cm
WEIGHT
3.48 Grams
MARKS
Back to back ‘RR ’and ‘R’ for Robert Rollason and 9ct
CONDITION
Very very good antique condition. All faux Pearls and red garnet pastes are original with no resets or re-glues. No dents or damage. All claws original and in excellent order. Hallmarks clear. Minor marks to gold blooming, insignificant.
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