Walter H. Stevenson was born in Melbourne in 1855 and began his journey in the world of jewellery by serving his apprenticeship under Phillip Wing of Little Collins Street. Mr. Wing, a pioneering goldsmith and jeweller, had established his workshop in Royal Lane in 1859.

After completing his apprenticeship and earning his papers, Walter ventured as a journeyman to work with P. Falk and Co. in their Adelaide factory. In 1878, alongside his brother William, who was a watchmaker, Walter co-founded their own jewellery business in Gawler Place. The business later relocated to 6 Rundle Street, Adelaide, in 1881.

As the years went by, the Stevenson brothers' business flourished, becoming a well-known and reputable jewellery house in Adelaide by the end of the 19th century. They offered an extensive range of gold and silver jewellery, all proudly adorned with their distinctive mark, 'Stevenson'.

Their business endured and prospered more...

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Stevenson antique Australian 15ct gold cross brooch with large…

Stevenson antique Australian 15ct gold cross brooch with large gold nugget specimen, 19th century, stamped 'Stevenson, 15ct', 4.7 cm high, 14.9 grams

14ct white gold, sapphire and diamond brooch, of bar design,…

Sapphire and Diamond Bar Brooch

14ct white gold, sapphire and diamond brooch, of bar design, centring a claw-set circular-cut sapphire, flanked by a geometric openwork surround set throughout with single-cut diamonds with carre-cut sapphire accents, the sapphires together weighing…

15ct gold cameo brooch, deeply carved female figure with claw…

Stevenson 15ct Deeply Carved Cameo Brooch

15ct gold cameo brooch, deeply carved female figure with claw tooth setting, rear stamp reads 'Stevenson 15ct'

Antique Australian diamond and 18ct rose gold ring with a six…

Antique Australian Diamond and Rose Gold Ring

Antique Australian diamond and 18ct rose gold ring with a six claw platinum basket. Marked 18ct plat Stevenson Adelaide. Approx weight 1.55 grams, ring size L. 1@ Old European cut diamond estimated weight 0.25ct

15ct gold fob chain with T-Bar, by Stevenson

Stevenson's 15ct Gold Fob Chain with T-Bar

15ct gold fob chain with T-Bar, by Stevenson

Four antique gold dress studs includes three Australian pieces…

Antique Gold Dress Studs - Set of Four

Four antique gold dress studs includes three Australian pieces one marked 15ct Stevenson and two with 9ct Melbourne Jewellers association marks and another marked 15ct Birmingham 1915. Approx weights 15ct = 2.2 grams, 9ct = 1.7 grams

An antique Australian diamond ring, featuring a rose cut…

Antique Australian Diamond Ring in 18ct Gold by Stevenson

An antique Australian diamond ring, featuring a rose cut diamond set in an etched star frame, mounted in 18ct gold, signed Stevenson, ring size Y.

Diamond ring, Stevenson Brothers, composite centring a line of…

Graduated Diamond Ring by Stevenson Brothers

Diamond ring, Stevenson Brothers, composite centring a line of five graduated old European-cut the together weighing approximately 0.85 carats, mounted in 18ct gold, flanked by an engraved 9ct gold band, size M.

An Australian 15ct yellow gold synthetic ruby and diamond…

Australian 15ct Gold Ruby & Diamond Brooch by Stevenson Bros

An Australian 15ct yellow gold synthetic ruby and diamond brooch four old mine cut diamonds, made by Stevenson Bros, Adelaide. As seen in Australian Jewellers by Cavill, Cocks & Grace, plate no. 269

An Australian 18ct yellow gold wedding band ring with and…

Stevenson Bros Engraved 18ct Gold Wedding Band Ring, Adelaide

An Australian 18ct yellow gold wedding band ring with and engraved pattern, made by Stevenson Bros, Adelaide

An Australian ruby and diamond ring with a band ring one 15ct…

Australian Ruby and Diamond Ring Set by Stevenson and Wendt

An Australian ruby and diamond ring with a band ring one 15ct yellow gold ruby and two old cut diamond ring, made by Stevenson, Adelaide with one 18ct yellow gold band ring made by Wendt, Adelaide

An Australian 18ct yellow gold band style ring made by…

Stevenson Bros 18ct Gold Band Ring from Adelaide

An Australian 18ct yellow gold band style ring made by Stevenson Bros, Adelaide.

An Australian 9ct yellow gold crystal opal ring one oval…

Antique Australian Crystal Opal Gold Ring

An Australian 9ct yellow gold crystal opal ring one oval crystal opal with blue green colouring, made by Stevenson Bros, Adelaide, circa 1900. As seen in Australian Jewellers by Cavill, Cocks and Grace, plate no. 268.

18ct yellow gold aquamarine South Australian Colonial ring c.…

Stevenson Bros Aquamarine Ring, 1890s Colonial Style

18ct yellow gold aquamarine South Australian Colonial ring c.1890's, by Stevenson Bros, manufacturing Adelaide. Stamped with makers marks