Antique Australian 18ct Yellow Gold Half Hoop Pearl Ring Circa 1910 By William Drummond
Dating to the early 20th century circa 1910 this wonderful piece of early Australian history was manufactured by William Drummond & Co. of Melbourne.
Manufactured from 18ct yellow gold and designed as an ever popular half hoop featuring five well matched half Pearls, to a stunning carved our under gallery in typical
Victorian / early Edwardian style.
The Pearls and a charming silvery white, lustrous and emitting that glow only antique Pearls seem to possess.
Clearly stamped for William Drummond (W. D & Co.) this enchanting piece of Australiana looks simply beautiful worn alone but add a diamond band or two if desired!
STONES
Natural half Pearl x 5
MEASUREMENTS
East to west - 1.7cm
Wide - 4.68
Rise - 4mm
WEIGHT
3.47 Grams
MARKS
‘W.D & Co.’ For
18ct stamp has almost completely faded
Tested as 18ct gold
SIZE
O 1/2 or 17.7mm diameter US 7 1/2
CONDITION
Very good to excellent antique condition. All Pearls original, creamy silvery white and lustrous. All claws original, ad secure. No thinning to band. Carved gallery is lovely. A very nice piece of early Australian craftsmanship.
HISTORY OF WILLIAM DRUMMOND AND CO. 1885 - 2002
(Formerly Brush and Drummond 1873-1884)
Considered by many to be the premier jewellery house of Melbourne during the Victorian era and into the 20th century, their origins beginning with the partnership between Samuel Brush and William Drummond in 1873.
William Drummond had arrived in Melbourne in 1860. Previously, Brushy had been in partnership with William MacDonnnell in Sydney, and in Melbourne.
In 1867 the Sydney firm cam under the control of MacDonnell while Bruch took over the Melbourne business. Presumably Drummond joined with Brush during these changes, the firm becoming Brush And Drummond in 1873.
When Brush died in 1884 William Drummond became the sole proprietor. Prospering during the land and silver booms of the 1880’s, Drummond by that time had a substantial workshop.
Drummond passed away in 1917 and his nephew Andres assumed control of the company.
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