This beautiful handcrafted Antique Edwardian Lavaliere manufactured by Australian Jeweller William Davis (est. 1882) features a central round cut Citrine in a surround of three circles with leaf shaped motif inside set with Natural Seed Pearls with three further Citrines to the outside suspending a drop housing an Oval cut crown set Citrine.
The fleur-del-lis bale set with a Seed Pearl to the centre is a lovely size, the pendant is on the original Edwardian c1910 9ct fine curb link chain with push Barrell closure, being sold as a pair.
Brief History Willian Davis, W Davis & Sons, Melbourne est 1882 – 2017
Willian Davis was listed at 114 Elizabeth St Melbourne from 1882, by 1916 the firm moved to Little Collins St. Davis was a foundation member of the Manufacturer’s Jewellery Association of Victoria, his mark The ‘Leopard’s Head’ was used in conjunction with the Associations guarantee stamp.
In 1948 the firm became W Davis & Sons and in the 1950’s moved to 94 Elizabeth Street and continued trading until the death of Peter Davis in 2017. The contents of 4 safes, held by Mr Davis at his Elizabeth St premises, were Auctioned earlier this year in what was heralded as “Australia’s biggest Jewellery Auction.”
The Details:
Stones: 5 x Citrine, 10 x Natural Seed Pearls
Length: Lavaliere: 4.7cm Chain: 40cm
Metal: 9ct Yellow Gold
Hallmarks: Leopard’s Head, 9ct, Sheaf (Chain marked 9ct)
Weight: 5.88 grams
Condition: In excellent antique condition, the stones unabraded and securely set barbell closure working as intendedWe’d hate you to miss out, so we offer lay-buy on all our pieces.
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