Colonial Gold Brooch with Emu and Kangaroo Motif

A Colonial gold brooch, circa 1860. Emu and kangaroo in foliate…
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A Colonial gold brooch, circa 1860. Emu and kangaroo in foliate surround, yellow gold, length 48 mm. Similar example: Brilliant, Australian gold and silver 1851 - 1950, edited by Eva Czernis-Ryl p.18 & 23. Provenance: A private collection, London.

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  • Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
  • Foliate - Decorated with leaves or leaf-like forms.

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