Lamborn and Wagner was an Australian jewellery firm founded in Melbourne in 1858 by William Lamborn and Leopold Wagner. They were one of the earliest manufacturing jewellers in Australia, and their work is highly sought after by collectors today. Lamborn and Wagner specialized in gold jewellery with a botanical theme, often incorporating kangaroos and emus. Their pieces were known for their intricate craftsmanship and fine detailing. They also produced a range of other jewellery, including silver, enamel, and pearl pieces. The firm's most famous piece is perhaps the "Kangaroo Brooch," which was made in 1864. The brooch is made of gold and enamel, and it features a kangaroo standing on a vine branch. The kangaroo is surrounded by leaves and flowers, and the entire piece is set with diamonds. After operating for over 25 years, Lamborn and Wagner closed their business in 1885.

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Lamborn & Wagner of Melbourne, stunning pair of antique 18ct…

Lamborn & Wagner of Melbourne, stunning pair of antique 18ct yellow gold earrings, set with emeralds in leaf motif, adorned with tasselled fringe, 19th century, stamped 'L&W' with star marks, 6.5 cm high overall, 9.8 grams

Lamborn & Wagner of Melbourne, antique 18ct yellow gold oval…

Lamborn & Wagner of Melbourne, antique 18ct yellow gold oval brooch adorned with bird and leaves, set with purple stone, 19th century, stamped 'L&W' with star marks, 4 cm wide, 7.5 grams

Lamborn & Wagner antique Australian 15ct gold star brooch, set…

Antique Australian 15ct Gold Star Brooch with Seed Pearls

Lamborn & Wagner antique Australian 15ct gold star brooch, set wit seed pearls, 19th century, stamped '15' flanked by pictorial marks, 3.5 cm wide, 5.9 grams

Lamborn & Wagner of Melbourne (attributed), impressive antique…

Antique Shell Cameo Brooch with Emu and Kangaroo

Lamborn & Wagner of Melbourne (attributed), impressive antique shell cameo brooch set in fine yellow gold mount fashioned as tendrils and leaves with emu and kangaroo, 19th century, mourning window to reverse, 6 cm high

Lamborn & Wagner antique Colonial Australian yellow gold brooch…

Antique Australian Gold Brooch with Tassel and Stones

Lamborn & Wagner antique Colonial Australian yellow gold brooch of oval form with tassel fringe and applied leaves set with green and white stones, 19th century, tests as 15ct gold or higher, 6.5 cm high overall, 11.2 grams total

Colonial Australian diamond and yellow gold ring marked Lamborn…

Lamborn & Wagner Diamond Gold Ring - Colonial Australia

Colonial Australian diamond and yellow gold ring marked Lamborn & Wagner, ring size M, 15x old mine cut diamonds, ring size M, weight 1.5 grams, tests as 18ct

Lamborn & Wagner (attributed) fine cameo brooch with winged…

Victorian Winged Goddess Cameo Brooch

Lamborn & Wagner (attributed) fine cameo brooch with winged goddess floating through the sky, set in 9ct yellow gold, Melbourne, circa 1860, 5.5 cm high

An antique opal and diamond ring featuring an oval cabochon cut…

Opal and Diamond Antique Ring in 18ct Gold

An antique opal and diamond ring featuring an oval cabochon cut light crystal opal, flanked by old European cut diamonds totalling approximately 0.50cts, stamped L&W (possibly Lamborn Bros); 18ct gold. Ring size N. Weight 3g.

Lamborn & Wagner gold cameo brooch, circa 1850s, wearable as a…

Lamborn & Wagner Gold Cameo Pendant/Brooch

Lamborn & Wagner gold cameo brooch, circa 1850s, wearable as a pendant on an associated link & bar chain. Marked 'L & W' on the hinge of the pin.

A goldfields 'Forget Me Not' brooch an Australian 'Forget Me…

18ct Gold Forget Me Not Brooch with Pearl

A goldfields 'Forget Me Not' brooch an Australian 'Forget Me Not' brooch oval form, foliate and garland decoration, single set pearl; 18ct gold. Possibly Lamborn & Wagner. Weight 7g.

Australian colonial yellow gold brooch of leaf and vine design,…

Lamborn & Wagner 22ct Gold Leaf Brooch from Melbourne

Australian colonial yellow gold brooch of leaf and vine design, by Lamborn and Wagner Melbourne, weight 5.4 grams. Tests as 22ct

A pair of antique Australian garnet earrings, each earring…

Antique Australian Garnet Earrings in 18ct Gold (9 words)

A pair of antique Australian garnet earrings, each earring comprising foliate panels set with almandine garnets with tassel detail to a conforming surmount on shepherd hook fittings, in 18ct gold, hallmarked Lamborn and Wagner, circa 1870.

An 18ct locket brooch by Lamborn & Wagner, Melbourne, diameter:…

Lamborn & Wagner 18ct Locket Brooch

An 18ct locket brooch by Lamborn & Wagner, Melbourne, diameter: 3.5 cm. Weight: 7gms.

Lamborn and Wagner (attributed) yellow gold brooch kangaroo,…

Australian Animal Brooch - 19th Century Gold Jewelry

Lamborn and Wagner (attributed) yellow gold brooch kangaroo, emu, possum and bird, 19th century, no makers marks visible, 4 x 4.5 cm, 12.6 grams

Antique Australian 9ct rose gold cufflinks marked 9ct Sheaf…

Australian 9ct Rose Gold Sheaf Crown Cufflinks

Antique Australian 9ct rose gold cufflinks marked 9ct Sheaf crown (for Lamborn?). Approx weight 4.2 grams

Australian gold ring probably by Lamborn Wagner Melbourne…

Antique Australian Gold Ring, Lamborn Wagner, 15ct, Size S-T

Australian gold ring probably by Lamborn Wagner Melbourne 1858-1885, approx. weight 1.7 grams ring size S-T. Ring needs straightening. Tests as 15ct

A jewellery suite by Lamborn &, Wagner, the brooch of…

Lamborn & Wagner 18ct Gold Pink Paste Jewellery Suite

A jewellery suite by Lamborn &, Wagner, the brooch of foliate design, set with pink paste and with fringed detail, in 18ct gold, with a pair of earrings of conforming design.

An antique Australian gold brooch by Lamborn and Wagner, styled…

Lamborn & Wagner 15ct Gold Floral Brooch - Antique Australian

An antique Australian gold brooch by Lamborn and Wagner, styled with a floral and foliate design in 15ct gold, signed

An Australian gold mounted pink tourmaline brooch, attributed…

Gold Pink Tourmaline Brooch by Lamborn & Wagner

An Australian gold mounted pink tourmaline brooch, attributed to William Lamborn & Leopold Wagner, Melbourne, circa 1880, designed with three oval pink tourmalines set within gold vine leaves and suspended from larger vine leaves and tendrils and a…

An Australian yellow gold brooch attributed to William Lamborn…

Australian Gold Fringe Brooch & Earrings Set

An Australian yellow gold brooch attributed to William Lamborn & Leopold Wagner, Melbourne, circa 1875, designed with a graduated fringe suspended from three large vine leaves and tendrils set with red paste, 3.7 cm wide, 11.9 grams, and a matching pair…

A gold wreath and foliate brooch by Lamborn and Wagner,…

Lamborn and Wagner Gold Wreath and Brooch

A gold wreath and foliate brooch by Lamborn and Wagner, Melbourne, set with a garnet and supporting a tassel and dove drop. Yellow gold. Marked L & W, with crown marks. Diameter 37 mm, length 68 mm.

A gold foliate portrait brooch by Lamborn and Wagner, Melbourne,…

Lamborn and Wagner Gold Portrait Brooch

A gold foliate portrait brooch by Lamborn and Wagner, Melbourne, the central panel containing a handpainted portrait of a bearded gentleman. Yellow gold. Marked L & W, with star mark. Diameter 40 mm.

Antique 9ct yellow gold 'Forget Me Not' brooch c. 1880.…

Antique 9ct 'Forget Me Not' Brooch

Antique 9ct yellow gold 'Forget Me Not' brooch c. 1880. Attributed to Lamborn and Wagner Melbourne Jewellers 1858-1885 featuring a bird holding in its beak a 'Forget Me Not' plaque, surrounded by repousse leaves and curling vines, within a textured,…

An Australian gold suite of a brooch and earrings, by William…

Australian Gold Vine Leaf Suite with Green Paste Stones

An Australian gold suite of a brooch and earrings, by William Lamborn & Leopold Wagner, Lonsdale Street, circa 1875 the brooch designed with three large vine leaves each set with green paste surrounded by a chased branch supporting a pendant fringe, the…