Lot 2516

Description

Brooch, c1885, in voided gold (tested as 15ct; 4.28g; 44x13.5mm), by Evan Jones, features an oval frame and inside is an emu at the left and a kangaroo at the right and in the centre is a sturdy tree, pin-back, in a case by J.H.Page, Jeweller of Bundaberg. Good very fine.

Australian Jewellers, p79, fig2 and Australian Jewellers Makers & Marks, p131, plate 147. Evan Jones was a noted medallist and produced many Australian commemorative medals. Ex The Jack Grace Collection.