A superb piece by the esteemed early Australia jewellery firm of Duggan, Shappere and Co. Melbourne, and fully and crisply hallmarked as such.

Immaculately crafted from bright and lush 15ct yellow, this piece dates to around the late 19th to early 20th century, and is designed to be worn both as a pendant and a brooch if desired with an articulated Pearl set bale which can be hidden when requited.

Resplendent throughout with natural half seed Pearlsall of which are original with no re-setting or replacements. 

Celestial in style these popular designs were adored by the Victorians following the appearance of Halleys comet and were commissioned in abundance along with crescent moons and the like.

Pop this beauty on your favourite lapel or wear her as a pendant either on your favourite chain or perhaps as a choker on a lush black velvet ribbon

STONES
Natural Half Seed Pearls

MEASUREMENTS
Drop from top bale - 4.3cm
Starburst without bale - 3.8cm

WEIGHT
5.97 Grams

ERA
Edwardian 1901-1915

MARKS
Fully hallmarked with Anchor symbol used by Duggan Shaperre And Co.
’15’ for 15ct 
‘Hanging Fleed’ symbol used my members of the Manufacturing Jewellery Association of Victoria 

CONDITION
Excellent antique condition.  All Pearls are original, no replacements or re-glues, with no losses to nacre of Pearls.  No repairs.  Original pin (gold filled for strength and longevity, typical of the era) and original C clasp, secures perfectly. No damages.  Wonderful early Australian piece.

HISTORY OF DUGGIN, SHAPPERE AND CO.

Duggin, Shappere and Co. established their business in Howey Place, off Little Collins Street in Melbourne in 1896.  It was one of the major jewellery manufacturers operating in Australian in the first quarter of the 20th century producing an extensive range of gold jewellery for the increasing demand from the ever growing Australian population.  Their use of seed pearls is well known in their original designs of both pendants and brooches.

Their trademark hallmark featuring an ‘Anchor’ was used in conjunction with the guarantee marks of the Manufacturing Jewellers’ Association of Victoria, seen here on this remarkable original design.

Moving premises several times they settled into their final premises at 343 Little Collins Street where they continued until 1932.

(Credit:Australian Jewellers Gold & Silversmiths Makers & Marks - Cavill Cocks Grace).