A rare New Zealand colonial heavy 15ct. yellow gold bangle made by E.J. Thompson

Lot #427 - A rare New Zealand colonial heavy 15ct. yellow gold bangle made by E.J. Thompson

Auction House:

Cordy's
Sale Name:

August 2017 Art & Antique Auction
Sale Date:

22 Aug 2017 ~ 9.30am (NZ time) - Session 1 - Lots 1 - 383
22 Aug 2017 ~ 5pm (NZ time) Session 2 - Lots 400 - 847
Lot #:

427
Lot Description:

A rare New Zealand colonial heavy 15ct. yellow gold bangle made by E.J. Thompson
relief cast hinged belt and buckle form with, a single red stone (almandine garnet) set to the top, stamped maker's name in full and gold mark. Weight 90.6gms.
Notes:

Cast bangles are rare, the gold content being at least three times higher than other standard hollow examples. This maker's mark is unrecorded in Winsome Shepherd's book, 'Gold & Silversmithing in Nineteenth & Twentieth Century N.Z.' 1995. E.J. Thomson was based in Great King Street, Dunedin.
Estimate:

NZ$5,200 - 5,200
Realised Price:

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Category:

Jewellery

This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.