Lot 3038

Sale 140 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Nugget bar brooch, c1890, in gold (18ct; 6.50g; 52x15mm), by VEN (V.E.Nesbit), features a double bar with decoration and in the centre is fitted a small gold nugget, pin-back. Very fine.

Australian Jewellers, p97, Jack Grace stated in his book that this item was very rare and appears to be one of two existing. Also see Australian Jewellers Makers & Marks, p175, fig2.

Estimate
$850
Result Status
Passed in