This beautiful large 15ct anchor pendant wonderfully handcrafted and fully hallmarked for early Australian Jewellers Simonsen c1900 set with natural half round pearls and seed pearls with a rope twist details winding from front to back & suspended from a large bale.
What we love:
This is an Antique with presence and meaning, the anchor has long symbolised stability and strength, a particularly fine example of wearable history.
*Chain is for display only.
HISTORY OF JOHNSON AND SIMONSEN (1895 - 1914)
& H SIMONSEN PTY LTD (1914 - 1927)
The firm of Johnson and Simonsen was established at Swanson Street, Melbourne in 1895 and subsequently beech ‘H. Simonsen Pty Ltd from 1914 to 1927.
They moved to Bourke Street and finally to 25 Little Collins Street.
Jewellers, gem merchants and importers Simonsen became one of the major jewellery manufacturers in Melbourne. The standard mark of Johnson and Simonsen, then H. Simonsen Pty Ltd was a “Square and Compass” used in conjunction with the guarantee marks of he M.J.A.of Victoria.
Reference: Australian Jewellers: Gold & Silversmiths Makers & Marks. Cavill, Cocks & Grace
The Details:
Stones: Natural half Pearls & seed Pearls
Drop: 4.4cm
Metal: 15ct Yellow Gold
Hallmarks: Hanging Fleece (15ct gold purity) 15ct, square & compass (for Simonsen)
Weight: 3.53 grams
Condition: In excellent antique condition, all Pearls are secure and on uniform colour, no issues to note
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All you’ll need is a 25% deposit and then you’ll have up to 3 months to pay.
Simply select 'Put It On Laybuy' in checkout at payment options.
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Australia Wide Shipping FREE Express Delivery estimated arrival 1-2 business days.
Handling 1-2 business days.
All deliveries are insured, tracked, and are signature on delivery.
And for our International friends we also offer FREE Express shipping.
- We ship internationally with Australia Post International Express Shipping.
- Delivery 5-10 business days between major metropolitan areas.
- Handling 1-2 business days.
- Tracking included.
- CN23 Customs Form completed by us on our end (further customs charges may apply at your end).
- Insured to a max of $250AUD ($900AUD for NZ), any additional insurance is the purchaser's responsibility and can be arrange by contacting us prior to shipping (additional insurance may trigger customs duties).
- Please allow additional time for customs clearance.
- Any additional customs chargers/duties are the purchaser's responsibility.
All our pieces come in a custom R&V Velvet Flock Box and are securely packaged in a cardboard box for extra protection during shipping.
*Boxes in photos are for display only.
*Gemstones have not been removed from settings for accurate assessment. All grades and weights are approximate.