J. Henry Steiner was a German-born silversmith and jeweller who lived from 1835 to 1914. He immigrated to Adelaide, Australia, in 1858 and set up his own business in 1860. Steiner was a prolific silversmith and exhibited his work at many major exhibitions in Australia and overseas. His work was popular with both the wealthy and the middle classes, and he produced a wide range of items, including jewelry, silverware, and objets d'art.

Steiner's work was influenced by both European and Australian design traditions. He was particularly known for his use of Australian native flowers and animals in his designs. He also experimented with new techniques, such as electroplating and enamelling.

Steiner's business was successful, but he suffered a number of personal setbacks in the late 1880s. These included the death of his wife and two children in a typhoid epidemic, the collapse of several Australian more...

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Brunkhorst Museum quality 18ct citrine bangle, rare Adelaide…

Brunkhorst Museum quality 18ct citrine bangle, rare Adelaide silversmith August Ludwick Brunkhorst successor to Henry Steiner c.1900 stunning hinged bangle set in 18ct rose gold with oval cut light golden yellow central natural citrine 20.3ct VS clarity,…

Steiner, 20ct gold cameo brooch, centring an oval shell cameo…

H. Steiner 20ct Gold Shell Cameo Brooch

Steiner, 20ct gold cameo brooch, centring an oval shell cameo depicting a classical figure with a lyre, within a decorative frame, signed H. Steiner, measuring approximately length 40 x 35 mm.

H.Steiner, 18ct gold bracelet, Australian. Centring a…

H. Steiner 18ct Gold Bracelet with Mesh Strap

H.Steiner, 18ct gold bracelet, Australian. Centring a decorative central panel, to a mesh strap and decorative figure 8 clasp, signed Steiner for H. Steiner of Adelaide, length approximately 155 mm,. Weight approximately 40.1 grams.

Henry Steiner antique Australian gold brooch with vine leaf…

Antique Australian Gold Brooch by H. Steiner

Henry Steiner antique Australian gold brooch with vine leaf decoration, Adelaide, 19th century, stamped 'H. Steiner', 3.5 cm wide

J. Henry Steiner, 15ct gold and seed pearl brooch/pendant,…

Seed Pearl Starburst Brooch by J. Henry Steiner

J. Henry Steiner, 15ct gold and seed pearl brooch/pendant, Australian, circa 1900, of starburst design set throughout with seed pearls, lion passant mark for J. Henry Steiner, diameter 39m.

A set of three moonstone dress studs by H. Steiner, each set…

Moonstone Dress Studs by H. Steiner

A set of three moonstone dress studs by H. Steiner, each set with a cabochon cut moonstone, rope twist border; 18ct gold. Signed H St.Total weight 8.3g. Comes in H. Steiner vintage box.

Henry Steiner 18ct yellow gold brooch set with malachite, circa…

Malachite Brooch by Henry Steiner - 1880

Henry Steiner 18ct yellow gold brooch set with malachite, circa 1880, stamped 'H. St. 18.C', 5 cm across, 16 grams total

Australian 9ct yellow gold bangle set with seed pearls and red…

Gold Bangle with Seed Pearls and Red Paste

Australian 9ct yellow gold bangle set with seed pearls and red paste. Marked 9 crown lion to tang possibly for Brunkhurst or Steiner?. With swivel hinge and safety chain. Approx weight 7.9 grams, inside width 58 mm

An Australian gold locket, the oval locket with applied…

18ct Gold Australian Locket with Initials by H. Steiner

An Australian gold locket, the oval locket with applied initials, to a detachable bale signed H. Steiner, Adelaide, in 18ct gold, measuring 50 x 40 mm.

A fine 18ct yellow gold miners brooch festooned with gold…

18ct Gold Miners Brooch by Jacob Steiner, Adelaide

A fine 18ct yellow gold miners brooch festooned with gold nuggets, by Jacob Steiner, Adelaide, 19th century stamped 'J.S.' 4.5 cm long, 4.7 grams

Two 18ct yellow gold button holes, made by Steiner, 24g total…

Steiner 18ct Gold Button Holes in Original Box

Two 18ct yellow gold button holes, made by Steiner, 24g total weight, in original box

Australian Colonial 18ct target brooch plain circular with…

Antique 18ct Diamond Brooch with Engraving

Australian Colonial 18ct target brooch plain circular with central cushion cut diamond, reverse engraved Mizpah 3 May 1889, maker H. Steiner, Adelaide

A South Australian Colonial hardstone cameo brooch by Henry…

SA Colonial Hardstone Cameo Brooch by Henry Steiner

A South Australian Colonial hardstone cameo brooch by Henry Steiner c.1880's set in 15ct yellow gold, the central cameo carved in relief depicting a classical maiden portrait case marked H. Steiner Jeweller and Watchmaker, 108 Rundle Street Adelaide…

A gold and seed pearl circular brooch by Henry Steiner,…

Henry Steiner Seed Pearl Brooch

A gold and seed pearl circular brooch by Henry Steiner, Adelaide, circa 1880, stamped '18.C/H.Steiner/Adelaide/Crown/Lion Passant, 3 cm diameter, For a near identical brooch see Australian Jewellery 19th and 20th Century by Anne Schofield and Kevin Fahy,…

A pair of Australian gold mounted malachite pendant earrings by…

Gold and Malachite Earrings by Henry Steiner, Adelaide

A pair of Australian gold mounted malachite pendant earrings by Henry Steiner, Adelaide, circa 1870 each with a pendant drop section of malachite suspended from gold grape leaves and tendrils and a button of malachite, marked 'HSt/18', 18 carat yellow…

19th century 18ct gold hinged bangle by H. Steiner set with…

18ct Gold Seed Pearl Hinged Bangle by H. Steiner

19th century 18ct gold hinged bangle by H. Steiner set with seed pearls, approx. 19.6gr

Australian silver charm bangle by H. Steiner Adelaide

H. Steiner Adelaide Australian Charm Bangle

Australian silver charm bangle by H. Steiner Adelaide

A gold and diamond bangle by H. Steiner, Adelaide, the plain…

H. Steiner Gold and Diamond Bangle

A gold and diamond bangle by H. Steiner, Adelaide, the plain gold cuff with a recessed filigree diamond cluster, estimated weight of old brilliant cut diamond 0.30 carat. 18ct yellow gold. Weight 40.85 grams. Inside diameter 6 cm. Marked H.St

18ct ornate wedder with mark of H. Steiner

Ornate 18ct Wedder by H. Steiner

18ct ornate wedder with mark of H. Steiner

An Australian gold signet ring, by J Henry Steiner, 106 Rundle…

Australian Gold Signet Ring by J Henry Steiner (1880)

An Australian gold signet ring, by J Henry Steiner, 106 Rundle Street, Adelaide, circa 1880 with a shield shaped cartouche engraved with script initials 'HJS', the shoulders cast and chased with floral scrolls, marked 'H.Steiner / 18.C / crown / Adelaide…

18ct gold cameo brooch, traces of H. Steiner Adelaide gold mark…

18ct Gold Cameo Brooch with H. Steiner Adelaide Mark

18ct gold cameo brooch, traces of H. Steiner Adelaide gold mark to pin

9ct yellow gold synthetic ruby set dress ring. Two shoulder…

9ct Gold Ruby Ring with Diamonds and Box

9ct yellow gold synthetic ruby set dress ring. Two shoulder diamonds. Leo Steiner box. Weight 3.5g