Edward Fischer (1828-1911) migrated to Australia from Vienna in the early 1850s, and settled into business as a jeweller in Geelong, which at that time was an important commercial centre particularly for the export of wool. It was a very prosperous centre attracting many watchmakers and jewellers, as no doubt there were many well-to-do clients.

Fischer was an important jeweller in the town, producing outstanding quality silver and gold wares, indeed, he was commissioned to manufacture the first locally produced Melbourne Cup, and became well known for his design and craftsmanship in producing the Geelong Racing Clubs presentation cups from 1873 to 1890. He was also a quality producer of silverware for Kilpatrick & Co. and Walsh Bros. of Melbourne.

In 1891 Fischer sold his business and left Geelong, relocating to Collins Street, Melbourne, where he traded as E. Fischer and Son, Manufacturing Jewellers, Watchmakers and Opticians. Apparently more...

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Fischer, 18ct gold and sapphire ring, Australian. The tapered…

E. Fischer 18ct Gold Sapphire Ring

Fischer, 18ct gold and sapphire ring, Australian. The tapered band centring an oval-cut sapphire, flanked by cushion and pear-cut sapphires together weighing approximately 1.60 carats, signed E. Fischer, size M.

Fischer, 15ct gold and hardstone cameo ring, Australian, circa…

Fischer Gold & Hardstone Cameo Ring with Seed Pearls

Fischer, 15ct gold and hardstone cameo ring, Australian, circa 1900, the oval cameo depicting a woman in profile, within a border detailed with four seed pearls, signed E. Fischer, size M.

An antique 18ct gold bar brooch with crown, 19th century,…

Antique 18ct Gold Crown Bar Brooch

An antique 18ct gold bar brooch with crown, 19th century, possibly the work of Fischer, Geelong, 5.5 cm wide, 4.6 grams

Georg Jensen vintage 18ct yellow gold necklace, design #1133 by…

Georg Jensen 18ct Gold Necklace, Design #1133, 1965

Georg Jensen vintage 18ct yellow gold necklace, design #1133 by Tuk Fischer in original box with papers, circa 1965, stamped, Georg Jensen, Denmark, 18K, 750, 1133, an impressive 103 grams. Considered a classic, Georg Jensen jewelry by Isabelle Anscombe,…

Antique Australian enamel and yellow gold ring set with a pearl.…

Antique Australian Enamel and Gold Ring with Pearl

Antique Australian enamel and yellow gold ring set with a pearl. Marked Fischer (Geelong1851-1916), weight 3.6 grams, ring size O. Tests as 15ct

Fischer (Geelong) antique Australian 15ct gold crown brooch set…

Fischer Antique 15ct Gold Turquoise Crown Brooch

Fischer (Geelong) antique Australian 15ct gold crown brooch set with a row of polished turquoise, 19th century, stamped 'E. Fischer, 15c.', 2.5 cm wide, 2.4 grams

Colonial Australian yellow gold and carved cameo ear clips.…

Colonial 18ct Gold Cameo Ear Clips in Fischer Box

Colonial Australian yellow gold and carved cameo ear clips. Unmarked. In a Edward Fischer Geelong box. The box is a/f. Length 46 cm ex tassels, tests as 18ct, total weight 11 grams. Provenance: The Logan estate.

An Australian silver kilt pin by Edward Fischer, Geelong circa…

Australian Silver Kilt Pin by Edward Fischer, Geelong 1884

An Australian silver kilt pin by Edward Fischer, Geelong circa 1884, in the form of a Scottish broad sword with a bright cut hilt, stamped E. Fischer and sterling silver, 11.8 cm. Note: Edward Francis Gunther Fischer (1828-1911) was born in Vienna and…

An early Australian sterling silver brooch by Edward Fischer,…

Edward Fischer Sterling Silver Filigree Brooch

An early Australian sterling silver brooch by Edward Fischer, oval plaque with circular filigree engravings with a double twist edge, stamped to back 'E Fischer, Wt 5.4 grams

An Australian gold mounted cameo brooch by Edward Fischer,…

Edward Fischer Gold Cameo Brooch with Bacchante Profile

An Australian gold mounted cameo brooch by Edward Fischer, Geelong, circa 1890, set with a finely carved shell cameo with the profile of Bacchante within a rope twist border and flanked by scrolls, marked 'E.Fischer', in a period Hardy Brothers felt box,…

A seed pearl and ruby target brooch, Fischer, Geelong. Yellow…

Fischer's Seed Pearl and Ruby Brooch

A seed pearl and ruby target brooch, Fischer, Geelong. Yellow gold. Weight 9.95 grams. Diameter 35 mm. Boxed.

A gold foliate and cameo quatrefoil brooch, attributed to…

Fischer Geelong Gold Cameo Brooch with Vine Leaf Mount

A gold foliate and cameo quatrefoil brooch, attributed to Fischer, Geelong. The carved conch shell depicting a classical female profile within a vine leaf and tendril mount. Yellow gold, length 45 mm.

Australian boulder opal brooch yellow and rose gold insect…

Australian Boulder Opal Insect Brooch with Gold and Pearls

Australian boulder opal brooch yellow and rose gold insect brooch with two boulder opals and small seed pearls, stamped '154' includes original packaging Ed Fischer & Son, total weight of 5.8 grams

An Australian garnet and moonstone gold ring, by Edward Fischer,…

Australian Garnet and Moonstone Gold Ring by Edward Fischer

An Australian garnet and moonstone gold ring, by Edward Fischer, Ryrie Street, Geelong, circa 1880 set with a round garnet flanked by moonstone all within chased scrolls, marked 'E.FISCHER', 18 carat gold

An Australian agate cameo stick pin, by Edward Fischer, Ryrie…

Australian Agate Cameo Stick Pin by Edward Fischer

An Australian agate cameo stick pin, by Edward Fischer, Ryrie Street, Geelong, circa 1880 set with a marquise hardstone cameo carved with a classical Greek maiden in a flowing robe, surrounded by four applied stars and rope work border, marked 'FISCHER',…

Gold and diamond necklace, William Fischer, circa 1960 the…

Flexible Gold & Diamond Necklace by William Fischer

Gold and diamond necklace, William Fischer, circa 1960 the flexible 18ct gold collar modelled as a series of interlocking assymetrical polished and textured baton links, centring a fan motif clasp highlighted by baguette and round brilliant-cut diamonds,…

Australian arrow and horseshoe brooch by Edward Fischer…

Edward Fischer's Australian Arrow and Horseshoe Brooch

Australian arrow and horseshoe brooch by Edward Fischer (Geelong), c.1890 9ct yellow gold (tested), stamped FISCHER length 56 mm. Reference: Australian Jewellers, 19 & early 20th century by Schofield and Fahy, page 186, has a similar brooch by Fischer…