Jewellery by Donovan & Overland (Perth) (1897-1931)

Donovan and Overland opened as manufacturing and wholesale jewellers in Perth in 1897. They supplied many of the retail jewellers on the goldfields and in Perth. Many of their goldfields brooches carry the name of a Western Australian gold mining town, town, presumably where the brooch was retailed to the miners by a local jeweller. For example, Donnybrook, is a small town in Western Australia, about two hours south of Perth. It was first settled about 1842 but it was not until 1897 that gold was discovered about 6 kilometres south of the town, resulting in a small gold rush to the town about two years later. However the exitement was short-lived and the most of the miners had left the area after about 3 years. Donovan and Overland, occupied a number of locations in Perth, but closed in 1921.

9 items found:

These items have been sold, and the description, image and price are for reference purposes only.

Donovan & Overland (attributed), 'W.G.U.E.A.' rare Western…

Donovan & Overland (attributed), 'W.G.U.E.A.' rare Western Australian goldfields brooch, 19th/20th, stamped '18ct', (reference pp.42, 155 & 176 Australian jewellery, 19th & 20th century, Anne Schofield, Kevin Fahy), 4.5 cm wide, 4.9 grams

Donovan & Overland (attributed), 'Leonora' rare Western…

Donovan & Overland (attributed), 'Leonora' rare Western Australian goldfields brooch, 19th/20th, stamped '18ct', (reference pp.42, 155 & 176 Australian jewellery, 19th & 20th century, Anne Schofield, Kevin Fahy), 5.7 cm wide, 5 grams

Australian 9ct rose gold portrait brooch marked for Donovan and…

Donovan & Overland 9ct Rose Gold Boy Portrait Brooch

Australian 9ct rose gold portrait brooch marked for Donovan and Overland 9c. Set with a painted porcelain depicting a boy with lamb. Approx width 45 mm

An antique Australian cameo hinged bangle, centrally set with a…

Australian Gold Bangle with Carved Shell Cameo

An antique Australian cameo hinged bangle, centrally set with a carved shell cameo of a maiden, mounted in gold with Australian hallmarks for Donovan & Overland, Perth, 65 x 55 mm.

West Australian Donovan & Overland 9ct yellow gold cameo brooch…

9ct Gold Cameo Brooch by Donovan & Overland

West Australian Donovan & Overland 9ct yellow gold cameo brooch 1989-1926, Perth stamped '9c' with 'Key' mark. Height 3.2 cm

A Coolgardie Miner's Brooch 18ct gold circa 1900 depicting a…

Gold Miner's Brooch with Mine Head and Tools

A Coolgardie Miner's Brooch 18ct gold circa 1900 depicting a mine head, windlass and miner's tools. The base is of a pile of gold with a bucket hanging below. Attributed to Donovan & Overland manufacturers of Perth W.A

Rare West Australian diamond brooch by Donovan and Overland…

Rare 3ct Yellow Diamond Brooch by Donovan & Overland

Rare West Australian diamond brooch by Donovan and Overland Perth c1898-1926 9ct y/g single bar with central 8 claw set old round brilliant cut yellow tint diamond, approx. 3ct vvs-vs clarity. 'Key stamp' length 62 mm

An extremely rare West Australian 'Donnybrook' miners brooch,…

Rare 1900 Donnybrook Miners Brooch with Small Nuggets

An extremely rare West Australian 'Donnybrook' miners brooch, circa 1900, attributed to Donovan & Overland, Jewellery Manufacturers, Perth. Depicting small nuggets, windlass, pick and shovel, with mounted arched lettering 'Donnybrook'. Marked 18C with…

9ct rose gold rare West Australian yellow diamond bar brooch by…

Rare West Australian Yellow Diamond Bar Brooch

9ct rose gold rare West Australian yellow diamond bar brooch by Donovan & Overland Perth, 1898-c.1926, single bar with a central 8 claw setting with an old round brilliant cut diamond. The diamond weight is approx. 0.93ct, tinted colour yellowish-VVS/VS.…