William Drummond & Co. was a prominent retailer of silver and precious objects in Melbourne, Australia, during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

The company was founded by William Drummond, a Scottish immigrant who arrived in Melbourne in the mid-19th century. Drummond initially worked as a goldsmith and jeweller, but he soon expanded his business to include the sale of silverware and other luxury items.

By the 1870s, William Drummond & Co. had become one of Melbourne's most prestigious retailers of silver and precious objects, catering to the city's growing middle and upper classes. The company's showrooms, firstly on Collins Street and later on Bourke Street, were filled with an array of high-end items, including silverware, jewellery, watches, and other luxury goods.

William Drummond & Co. was known for its high-quality products and its commitment to excellence in design and craftsmanship. The company more...

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A double strand cultured pearl necklace, the eighty-nine…

Double Strand Pearl Necklace with Diamond Clasp

A double strand cultured pearl necklace, the eighty-nine off-round pearls measuring 8.9 - 9.50 mm, and hung with a diamond plaque clasp by William Drummond & Co. 18ct white gold and platinum. Length 43 cm

A double strand cultured pearl necklace, the one hundred and…

Double Strand Cultured Pearl Necklace with Diamond Clasp

A double strand cultured pearl necklace, the one hundred and eighty-seven near round pearls measuring 6.83 - 8.90 mm, and hung with a diamond plaque clasp by William Drummond & Co. White gold. Length 85 cm

Vintage mother of pearlopera glasses, marked Wm. Drummond & Co.,…

Melbourne's Vintage Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses

Vintage mother of pearlopera glasses, marked Wm. Drummond & Co., Melbourne

A matching sterling silver creamer and sugar bowl. First half…

Sterling Silver Creamer and Sugar Bowl Set

A matching sterling silver creamer and sugar bowl. First half 20th century, with maker's marks for William Drummond & Co. The elegant ovoid creamer and bowl each with a broad waisted neck and a narrow egg and dart border, raised upon a footed base and…

A fine Elliott of London mantle clock. An eight day lever…

Elliott Mantle Clock with Westminster & Whittington Chimes

A fine Elliott of London mantle clock. An eight day lever Westminster and Whittington chime clock, the brass dial marked W Drummond & Co Melbourne, with a brushed steel chapter ring with Roman numerals and minute marks, with applied amorini spandrels and…

Two boxed sets of sterling silver novelty cocktail sticks, and…

Sterling Silver Cocktail Sticks and Demitasse Spoons Set

Two boxed sets of sterling silver novelty cocktail sticks, and a boxed set of six sterling silver demi-tasse spoons 1920s, cocktail sticks marked sterling silver, and; 1922/3 and 1923/4 Birmingham, with maker's marks for Hukin & Heath & Suckling Ltd,…

A ladies diamond wristwatch, manual wind movement, circular…

Diamond Ladies Wristwatch with 15ct Gold Case

A ladies diamond wristwatch, manual wind movement, circular white enamel dial with black and red Arabic numerals, 15ct gold case with diamond set bezel to grosgrain black bands, retailed by William Drummond & Co, 28 mm diameter. Condition: Ticking but not…

A four stone diamond ring, set with four round brilliant cut…

18ct Gold 1.52ct Diamond Ring by William Drummond

A four stone diamond ring, set with four round brilliant cut diamonds totalling 1.52cts, mounted in 18ct gold, ring size K, signed William Drummond. Condition: ring presents in good condition and stones appear secure in their settings. Diamonds are colour…

An Art Deco rubellite tourmaline and diamond ring, William…

Art Deco Rubellite Tourmaline & Diamond Ring by William Drummond

An Art Deco rubellite tourmaline and diamond ring, William Drummond & Co., Melbourne. Four claw set with an 11.88 mm round pink tourmaline, in pierced single cut diamond shoulders. Platinum. Weight 4.34 grams. Size O ½.

1914 Victoria Derby, winner's silver buckle (no sash), with 'V.…

1914 Victoria Derby Winner's Silver Buckle

1914 Victoria Derby, winner's silver buckle (no sash), with 'V.R.C. Derby 1914' in blue enamel, sterling silver, made by William Drummond & Co

Gold and opal brooch, William Drummond & Co., Melbourne, 1963,…

Opal and Gold Brooch by William Drummond & Co

Gold and opal brooch, William Drummond & Co., Melbourne, 1963, centring an opal claw-set in an 18ct gold open work scalloped surround decorated with foliate motifs, approximately 30 x 25 mm. Accompanied by Wm. Drummond & Co. working drawing, quotation and…

Australian sterling silver rose bowl having a round plain body,…

Australian Sterling Silver Rose Bowl, Melbourne 1930

Australian sterling silver rose bowl having a round plain body, with a wire cover, all sitting on a pedestal foot with central banding. Inscribed 'C.P.R.C 1930 S. M. Artaud's 'Graculette' 1st Farewell Handicap 2nd Collendina Stakes. Melbourne, c1930,…

Silver presentation Rowing beaker, mark of William Drummond,…

Melbourne Rowing Beaker, 1909 Maiden Eights Winner

Silver presentation Rowing beaker, mark of William Drummond, Melbourne, 1906-1933, with plain body engraved with 'Melbourne Amateur Regatta, Estab. 1903, 1909 Maiden Eights won by Melbourne University Boat Club', and giving details of the winning crew.…

A pair of silver plated three light candelabra. 20th century,…

Silver Plated Three Light Candelabra by W Drummond & Co

A pair of silver plated three light candelabra. 20th century, with maker's mark of W Drummond & Co Melbourne, the Georgian style candelabra with two scrolling ribbed arms supporting removable floral decorated nozzles, the central capital also with a…

An antique Australian diamond bangle by William Drummond, the…

William Drummond Antique Diamond Bangle

An antique Australian diamond bangle by William Drummond, the oval hinged bangle featuring a flower cluster centrally set with an old European cut diamond of 2.12cts, flanked by ten further graduated diamonds totalling 3.80cts, mounted in 15ct gold and…

A 9ct yellow gold pearl and mother of pearl cufflinks and dress…

Gold Pearl Cufflinks and Dress Studs Set with Box

A 9ct yellow gold pearl and mother of pearl cufflinks and dress studs by WM Drummond & Co, a pair of cufflinks, two dress studs, four button hooks. In original box.

A fine suite of thirty five Waterford Crystal glasses. Later…

Waterford Crystal Sheila Pattern Glasses, Set of 35

A fine suite of thirty five Waterford Crystal glasses. Later 20th century, Irish manufacture. thirty five 'Sheila' pattern glasses purchased through Sotheby's following the closure of W.M. Drummond & Co Melbourne in 2002, comprising thirteen slender…

A William Drummond & Co. of Melbourne sterling silver arts &…

Melbourne Sterling Silver Arts & Craft Trophy Bowl (1935)

A William Drummond & Co. of Melbourne sterling silver arts & craft tri-form trophy bowl c. 1935

Colonial foliate oval locket. 15ct gold glass front/back locket…

Colonial Gold Foliate Oval Locket with Australian Wildlife

Colonial foliate oval locket. 15ct gold glass front/back locket featuring applied native foliage with a bird, kangaroo and emu to the frame, circa 1870 boxed. Wm Drummond & Co Melbourne

William Drummond & Co Australian silver 19th century kangaroo…

Australian Silver Kangaroo Figure by William Drummond

William Drummond & Co Australian silver 19th century kangaroo figure freestanding with finely chased fur, by Drummond stamped on one foot 'Drummond', 'Melbourne', the other 'Pure Australian', 'Silver'. Height 9.5 cm. Weight 260g

A sterling silver jug, 1928 London, with maker's marks for W.…

1928 Sterling Silver Jug with Beak Spout and Handle

A sterling silver jug, 1928 London, with maker's marks for W. Drummond & Co, the globular jug with a columnar upper section and a small beak spout, stepped ribs to the central section and similarly finished to the rim, with a reeded strap 'C' form handle;…

Australian sterling silver toast rack, William Drummond and Co

Australian Sterling Silver Toast Rack by William Drummond & Co

Australian sterling silver toast rack, William Drummond and Co

A silver plated part flatware service comprising twelve each…

Silver Plated Flatware Set in Fitted Mahogany Case

A silver plated part flatware service comprising twelve each dinner forks, dessert forks, table spoons, dessert spoons, eleven teaspoons, four each egg and salt spoons, a sugar spoon, two pairs sauce ladles, five table knives, carvers and steel, gravy…

A silver bowl and cover with a glass inset and a hinged cover.…

Assorted Silver and Plated Tableware Set

A silver bowl and cover with a glass inset and a hinged cover. Together with a plated box and cover. Together with a plated sauceboat, sugar castor. A Sheffield plate muffin dish. Together with a Drummond & Co. Melbourne reproduction Sheffield plate.…

Australian Silver: Belt buckle stamped Stg.Silver, W.D&Co…

Antique Australian Silver Belt Buckle, 1894 Engraved

Australian Silver: Belt buckle stamped Stg.Silver, W.D&Co (William Drummond). Reverse engraved 'MC Xmas 1894'. 6.5 x 6.5 cm

English hallmarked sterling silver pierced pickle dishes with…

Sterling Silver Pickle Dishes with Crystal Liners and Spoons

English hallmarked sterling silver pierced pickle dishes with cut crystal liners in a fitted case. London, 1938, maker W. Drummond & Co. with two pickle spoons London, 1937, maker Adie Brothers Ltd, total weight 159g

An Australian 9ct yellow gold bar and citrine brooch one oval…

Victorian Citrine Brooch by William Drummond & Co

An Australian 9ct yellow gold bar and citrine brooch one oval lemon citrine measuring 20 mm x 15 mm, made by William Drummond & Co, Melbourne, considered to be one of the premier jewellery houses of Melbourne, circa 1890.

Four Australian sterling silver items, a pair of coasters and a…

Australian Sterling Silver Coasters and Ashtrays

Four Australian sterling silver items, a pair of coasters and a pair of Ashtrays, mid 20th century for both pairs. The coasters of plain form, monogrammed and with maker's marks F&R with beaver for Fairfax and Roberts; the ashtrays engine turned with…

A sterling silver goblet and pierced dish, late 19th century to…

Sterling Silver Goblet and Pierced Dish Set

A sterling silver goblet and pierced dish, late 19th century to early 20th century. a pierced double handled small bowl with a pierced frieze with maker's marks for William Drummond & Co, and a small 1928 tennis trophy goblet with marks for Stokes & Sons;…

A sterling silver hot water pot, mid 20th century, with maker's…

Mid-century Sterling Silver Hot Water Pot by Drummond & Co

A sterling silver hot water pot, mid 20th century, with maker's mark for William Drummond & Co. the pear shaped pot with a waisted upper section and a central geometric band, with a hinged lid and timber finial, a double 'C' scroll timber handle and…

An Art Deco opal and diamond ring, featuring an oval opal with…

Opal and Diamond Art Deco Ring

An Art Deco opal and diamond ring, featuring an oval opal with fine play of colour weighing 2.50cts, within diamond set shoulders, all in platinum and 18ct white gold, hallmarked W. Drummond & Co., ring size L-M.

Australian theme silver tea spoons by Drummond comprising six…

Drummond's Australian-themed silver tea spoons and sugar tongs

Australian theme silver tea spoons by Drummond comprising six teaspoons with Australian native animals and Aborigine together with a pair of English silver sugar tongs retailed and cased by Drummond & Co. Approx weight 155gms Provenance: Ex Vizard…

Cox Plate, presented to Ivan Tucker the Trainer of the 1954…

1954 Cox Plate Winner's Trainer Silver Plate and Memorabilia

Cox Plate, presented to Ivan Tucker the Trainer of the 1954 Winner Rising Fast silver plate retailed by 'W. Drummond & Co. Melbourne', inscribed 'M.V.R.C. W.S. Cox Plate 1954 Trainer of Winner 'Rising Fast' I.J. Tucker, Takanini, N.Z.'; a hand coloured…

Cricket Engraving: 'The Cricket Match Between Sussex & Kent, at…

Sussex vs Kent Cricket Match Engraving, Brighton 1849

Cricket Engraving: 'The Cricket Match Between Sussex & Kent, at Brighton' by G.H.Phillips after William Drummond (Brighton, 1849), window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 122 x 94 cm. Some ageing & faults, though still an impressive piece.