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Crafted over a century ago by one of our prestigious early Australian jewellery firms this charming Dove brooch is a testament to our Australian jewellery expertise.

Manufactured by Aronson & Co. circa 1910, this exquisitely manufactured piece is crafted from 9ct rose gold, designed as a Dove in full flight, and set with an array of tiny natural half seed Pearls.

Measuring a lovely 3.5cm x 2.0cm and bearing its original pin and C clasp to the verso, this piece secures perfectly.

Of note is the possibility of converting this piece easily with the addition of two links and a chain (easily done by your jeweller is desired) to the two ‘scroll’ sections wither side of the Dove.  Wouldn’t this be fabulous as a pendant also!

An asset to any Australian jewellery connoisseurs collection, this piece is in stunning condition for its 110+ years and deserves to be seen and admired once more!

STONES
Natural half seed Pearl
Tiny red faceted gem to eye, probably paste/glass

MEASUREMENTS
3.5cm x 2.0cm

WEIGHT
3.39 Grams

ERA
Edwardian 1901-1915

MARKS
Faded Australian hallmarks for Aronson & Co. / 9 for 9ct  / Wheatsheaf (M.J.A guarantee for 9ct gold) 
Original pin stamped ‘gilt’ ( typical of the era for longevity and strength )

CONDITION
Excellent antique condition.  All the sweet little Pearls are natural, original, with no re-glues.  No repairs or damages.  Pin and C clasp are original and function and secure perfectly.  No issues to note.

HISTORY OF ARONSON & CO.

Aronson & Co. was the successor of Rosenthal, Aronson and Co. founded in 1878.
David Rosenthal, taking advantage of the opportunities that were to flow from the gold discoveries in Victoria in 1851, had built up a considerable wholesale jewellery and importing business in Melbourne during the 1860’s and 1870’s.

In 1874 David Rosenthal’s business became ‘David Rosenthal and Co., of 15 Collins Street West. The ‘and Co.’ was Saul Philip Aronson who was listed as a partner in 1876.
in 1878 George Alfred Aronson joined the partnership. The firm became Rosenthal, Aronson and Co.

From 1889 to 1892 they were listed at 362 little Collins Street. In 1893 they moved to 275-281 Lonsdale Street Melbourne. Along with their Australian departments they also had offices in London.  By 1898 they were also trading at 97 Queen Street, Brisbane.
At some stage unknown to us, there were four brothers involved in the business….Saul, George, Norman, and Frederick Aronson!

In 1900 the various partnership arrangements involving the four brothers were dissolved.  By 1902 the Australian operations were incorporated as Aronson and Co. Pty Ltd at 297-299 Little Collins street Melbourne.  The newly formed company advertised as manufacturing jewellers and importers. The established wholesaling operation in Sydney and Brisbane were continued, and a branch was opened in Adelaide in 1912.

The Aronsons closed their manufactory in the midst of the Great Depression in 1930. 
Norman Aronson had retired in 1927 having spent 53 years in the trade.
Aronson and Co. continued to operate as wholesalers and importers in Sydney until 1947.

Australian Jewellers: Gold & Silversmiths Makers & Marks. Cavill, Cocks & Grace.