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ANTIQUE AUSTRALIAN EDWARDIAN c1910 CITRINE & SEED PEARL LAVALIERE ON ORIGINAL CHAIN 9ct YELLOW GOLD

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 intended
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- We ship internationally with Australia Post International Express Shipping.
- Delivery 5-10 business days between major metropolitan areas.
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- Tracking included.
- CN23 Customs Form completed by us on our end (further customs charges may apply at your end).
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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.