Antique Victorian Australian 18ct Yellow Gold Wide Ring Circa 1890
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Quite a rare example given the hallmarks, of an early Australian wedding band attributed to Robert Robertson.
**Given Robertson's Scottish background, and copying Glasgow's hallmarks of the Thistle and (sometimes Lion Rampant), adds weight to the attribution of this mark to Robert Robertson
With quite extensive research we have found pieces with similar hallmarks bearing the ’Thistle’ attributed to Robert Robertson. With the addition of the Manufacturing Jewellers Association of Victorias guarantee mark of the ‘Sailing Ship’ for 18ct gold given provenance to its early Australian heritage.
Measuring 5mm in width, and very comfortable to wear, this rare example is a must for any serious Colonial Australian jewellery collector.
History of Robert Robertson
Robert Robertson was born in Cupar, Fife in 1820 and migrated to Australia in 1852, starting a jewellery business in Collins Street in 1854, and later moving to Little Collins Street.
History of Robert Robertson
Robert Robertson was born in Cupar, Fife in 1820 and migrated to Australia in 1852, starting a jewellery business in Collins Street in 1854, and later moving to Little Collins Street.
STONES
None
MEASUREMENTS
5mm Width
WEIGHT
3.05 Grams
MARKS
’Thistle’ / 18 / ‘Sailing Ship’ MJA guarantee mark for 18ct gold
’14.9.92’ Original date devotion for 1892
SIZE
O or 17.5mm diameter or US 7 1/4
Sizeable with care
CONDITION
Very good to excellent 129 year old antique condition. Hallmarks very crisp and clear, date devotion faint but visible. No previous re-sizing evidence.
Please note boxes are for display only
Purchase Summary
Laybys available on all items $500 and over. Contact us for more details.
All our items are antique or vintage unless otherwise stated. Condition will be described, it is the responsibility of the buyer to read and view photos.
Prior to purchase, please view our Purchase Guide & Return Policy. All purchases within Australia will be sent via express post as a complimentary service.International rates apply. Please view our Shipping & Delivery Policy for more details
Please note: any duties imposed by countries for importing our items are the buyers responsibility
Please note boxes are for display only
Purchase Summary
Laybys available on all items $500 and over. Contact us for more details.
All our items are antique or vintage unless otherwise stated. Condition will be described, it is the responsibility of the buyer to read and view photos.
Prior to purchase, please view our Purchase Guide & Return Policy. All purchases within Australia will be sent via express post as a complimentary service.International rates apply. Please view our Shipping & Delivery Policy for more details
Please note: any duties imposed by countries for importing our items are the buyers responsibility
