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Antique Australian Willis and Sons Nephrite Jade Pounamu Pendant / Fob Circa 1895

Sale price$795.00 AUD

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Amazingly rare piece by one of our finest early Australia jewellery firms Willis and Sons.
Handcrafted from 9ct rose gold and Nephrite Jade sometimes also called Greenstone.

Styled as a **Pounamu, in traditional toki (adze) shape which represents strength and courage,  and capped with hand engraved 9ct gold measuring a lovely 5.2cm including jump ring and 1.3cm at its widest point.

With hallmarks for Willis and Sons with the ‘wheatsheaf’ guarantee mark for 9ct gold indicating this piece was made before 1904.
Pop this on your chain of choice and wear an incredible piece of Australian colonial jewellery!

History of Pounamu 

Pounamu or greenstone are terms for several types of hard and durable stone found in southern New Zealand. They are highly valued in New Zealand, and carvings made from pounamu play an important role in Māori culture. Geologically, pounamu are usually nephrite jade, bowenite, or serpentinite.

STONES
Nephrite Jade

MEASUREMENTS
5.2cm Length
1.2cm Wide

WEIGHT
6.82 Grams

MARKS
‘Unicorn’ For Willis and Sons
‘9’ For 9ct Gold
‘Wheatsheaf’ M.J.A of Victoria Guarantee mark for 9ct gold

CONDITION
Very good to excellent antique condition.

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

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