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Antique Australian 9ct Rose Gold ‘Bloomed’ Brooch By Mackay and Co. Circa 1905

Sale price$425.00 AUD

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Charming early Edwardian Australian brooch by one of our lesser know but long standing jewellery firms - Mackay and Co. ( previously known as D.Mackay ).
Crafted from 9ct rose gold with a ‘bloomed’ finish ** in classic shield and bar fashion.

Beautifully ornate in style with fine chasing and detailed scroll work and set to the centre with shield shape to which a red paste stone the colour of a ruby is set.
Bordering on pristine in condition this all original brooch looks just beautiful adorning any jacket lapel or crisp white shirt collar.

History of Blooming

Blooming, a popular finishing technique for karat gold jewelry from 1870 to 1890, was first documented in 1853. The means for creating a bloom finish involved dipping a karat into a boiling mixture of hydrochloric acid (muriatic acid), saltpeter (potassium nitrate), salt and water. This process burned off any alloys on the surface resulting in an alloy-free, thin layer of soft, pure gold on the item.
(Credit: Lang University)

STONES
Paste/glass

ERA
Edwardian 1901-1915

MEASUREMENTS
5cm x 2cm

WEIGHT
2.47 Grams

MARKS
‘M’ 9ct for Mackay and Co.

CONDITION
Very good to excellent condition.  No damage or wear to be seen. ‘Blooming’ is lovely and bright.  Original paste stone with no abrasions or chips.  Original C clasp and metal pin to verso.

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