Antique Early Australian ‘Duggin & Shappeare’ Turquoise Seed Pearl Brooch

Antique Early Australian ‘Duggin & Shappeare’ Turquoise Seed Pearl Brooch

Name: Antique Early Australian ‘Duggin & Shappeare’ Turquoise Seed Pearl Brooch
Brand: Graisons Fine Jewellery
Availability: OutOfStock

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Laybys welcome! Contact Us today to secure your dream piece.

Handcrafted by the firm of Duggin & Shappeare one of our finest early Australian jewellery firms.

Circa 1900 this impeccable little frog brooch is 121 years old but he doesn’t look a day over 2!

In incredible condition, all the Persian Turquoise and seed pearls are original and in beautiful condition. His little eyes are garnet cabochons.

Crafted from 9ct yellow gold and hallmarked to the verso with Duggin & Shappeares infamous ‘Anchor’ hallmark, 9ct and the ‘Wheatsheaf’ guarantee mark for 9ct gold.

With original safety chain and pin, this could be removed and with the addition of a larger jump ring could make a wonderful pendant ! The choice is yours.

Exquisitely crafted and so very collectable as these rare early pieces are , especially in this condition, this piece is a must have for the fine jewellery collector.

STONES

Persian Turquoise

Seed Pearl

MEASUREMENTS

2cm x 2cm

WEIGHT

2.96 Grams

MARKS

‘Anchor’ for Duggin & Shappeare

‘Wheatsheaf’ guarantee mark for 9ct

CONDITION

Wonderful antique condition. Turquoise and seed pearls are all original and no re-gluing ! Original C clasp and origin pin which is stamped ‘gilt’, very common for added strength. Original 9ct gold safety chain.

Please note boxes and chains are for display only unless otherwise stated.

Laybys & Hold Policy

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pay? At Graisons, we offer suitable layby terms for pieces priced $400 AUD and above. Contact us for more details.

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Shipping & Delivery

Free Complimentary Express Shipping: Australia & Select International Countries.

We are pleased to offer free complimentary express postage, fully insured with tracking and signature on delivery using Australia Post.

For all international purchases, a third party postal company will complete the final stage of delivery.

Orders are dispatched within one-two business days of purchase. Once complete, a tracking number will be forwarded to you via email notification.

We are currently shipping to the following international countries:
UK, USA, CANADA, SINGAPORE, NEW ZEALAND, HONG KONG.

PLEASE NOTE: Any duties imposed by countries for importing our items are the buyers responsibility. Please contact your local customs agency if you wish to discuss potential rates and fees.

Caring For Antique & Vintage Jewellery

We absolutely pride ourselves on sourcing the best quality pieces for our customers, with many of our items valued by our registered jeweller/gemologist.

Our collection consists of pieces that are of antique and vintage condition, which means that all our items are secondhand and used. Customers are not purchasing 'new', 'perfect' and 'unworn items', and as such, should expect wear and imperfection. Any condition issues are always extensively mentioned in the condition summary.
Please do not hesitate to ask questions prior to purchase. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to ensure that these descriptions and pictures are carefully viewed and any questions are asked prior to the transaction taking place.
Please refer to our guide, Caring For Antique & Vintage Jewellery for more details.

Your Purchase: What Is Included?

Your purchase will be lovingly packaged in our custom made, eco-friendly Graisons Fine Jewellery Jewel box tied with ribbon inside our custom made packaging/mailing box.

For added safety and security, all purchases are shipped inside an Australia Post medium sized mailing box.

If your item includes an independent valuation, the physical certificate will be included.

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Afterpay available from purchases priced between $400 - $2000 AUD.

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Take advantage of our generous layby plans for pieces priced $400 AUD and above.