{"product_id":"superb-antique-australian-15ct-yellow-gold-tube-ring-by-larard-bros-melbourne-circa-1910-1920","title":"Superb Antique Australian 15ct Yellow Gold ‘Tube’ Ring By Larard Bros, Melbourne, Circa 1910-1920","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n\/* ========== LUXURY PRODUCT PAGE STYLES ========== *\/\n\n\/* Hero Product Introduction *\/\n.luxury-product-intro {\n  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f3dde3 0%, #ffffff 100%) !important;\n  border: 1px solid #d1afb5 !important;\n  padding: 30px !important;\n  margin: 20px 0 !important;\n  border-radius: 2px !important;\n}\n\n.luxury-product-intro h3 {\n  font-family: serif !important;\n  font-size: 20px !important;\n  font-weight: 400 !important;\n  color: #a4465a !important;\n  margin: 0 0 15px 0 !important;\n  letter-spacing: 0.5px !important;\n}\n\n.luxury-product-intro p {\n  font-size: 15px !important;\n  line-height: 1.8 !important;\n  color: #1c1c1c !important;\n  margin: 0 !important;\n}\n\n\/* Historical Context Box 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1945)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFounded in 1874 as Larard and Son and becoming Larard Bros in 1882 and residing in 42 Little Collins Street East, Melbourne Australia.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJohn Larard was at that time apprenticed to James Murray of Bourke Street Melbourne.  On the death of their father John and his younger brother took control of the business which in 1882 became Larard Bros.\u003cbr\u003eLarard Bros were manufacturing jewellers, importers, wholesalers and their inventory included rings of all descriptions, muff chains, medals and diamond mountings were a specialty.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheir range of gold jewellery included rings of all descriptions, Alberts, muff chains, masonic jewels and medals.  They were among the more enterprising of the Melbourne manufacturers who designed and produced gold field brooches for the makes in Western Australia. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJohn Larard retired in 1906 and passed away in 1938 at the age of 86 years.  The firm continued to trade as manufacturing jewellers at Sudgen Place, off Little Collins Street until 1945. Members of the Victorian M.J.A. from its inception in 1889. Their mark “Five pointed Star with a Bar” was used in conjunction with the M.J.A. stamps.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAustralian Jewellers: Gold \u0026amp; Silversmiths Makers \u0026amp; Marks. Cavill, Cocks \u0026amp; Grace.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Gemstone\/Material Details Grid --\u003e\u003chr class=\"luxury-product-divider\"\u003e\u003c!-- Specifications Table --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e Please note, boxes are for display only unless otherwise stated\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt has a classic tubular design — sleek yet bold — and weighs an impressive 5.17 grams. In the hand, it feels dense, thick, and reassuringly heavy, exactly the kind of quality and presence that makes 15ct gold so desirable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hallmarks are crisp and clear: the Larard Bros. maker’s mark (a Star with a bar), the “15” for 15 carat gold, and the iconic hanging fleece — the Manufacturing Jewellers Association guarantee mark for 15ct gold. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvery detail speaks of quality craftsmanship from one of our country’s iconic early jewellers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the type of ring that serious Australian jewellery collectors dream of finding. It’s timeless, sturdy, and full of history. In fact, if we didn’t already have one in our own collection, we would have been very tempted to keep this one for ourselves!\u003cbr\u003eA genuine piece of Australian heritage — beautifully made, solidly built, and ready to be worn and cherished for many more years to come.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/6097\/0275\/files\/Image_6.jpg?v=1777376151\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"luxury-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.4 Wide\u003cbr\u003eRise - 2.7mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.17 Grams\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHallmarks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e‘Star with a Bar’ - For Larard Bros \/ 15 for 15ct gold \/ ‘Hanging Fleece’ M.J.A symbol for 15ct gold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1910-1920\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFingers Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eL or 16.3mm diameter US 5 3\/4\u003cbr\u003eCould be resized up 4, down 3-4 by any competent jeweller \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"luxury-product-divider\"\u003e\u003c!-- Provenance\/Story --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"luxury-provenance\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCondition\u003c\/h4\u003e\nExcellent antique condition.  A very substantial, hefty and thick solid ring.  Full hallmarked crisply for Larard Bros.  No issues to note. 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