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Rare and highly unusual Australian Arts & Crafts brooch
Handcrafted sterling silver marked STG SIL
Beautiful hand-applied blue and white vitreous enamel
Depicts two native Australian possums perched on a branch
Natural bezel-set white opal drop with attractive flashes of colour
Strong Art Nouveau and Federation era design influence
Likely Australian studio-made piece dating to approximately 1910-1930
Maker remains unidentified despite extensive research
A scarce example of early Australian native fauna jewellery
Measures approximately 4.5cm high including opal drop
Measures approximately 3.7cm wide
Weighs 9 grams
Good antique condition with age-related wear and patina consistent with age
Professionally fitted later pin
Original enamel displays beautifully with no obvious losses noted
An exceptional and seldom-seen collector's piece celebrating Australia's unique wildlife.

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All packages are sent via Australia Post with tracking.
International buyers are welcome.
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Please be aware that everything that I sell is pre owned. Antique and vintage pieces will always have evidence of their past life. I will always be as accurate as possible with my descriptions.