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Silver and topaz tiara., 1895 - 1905
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Object statement
Tiara in box, silver / gold / topaz / fabric, made by Charles Lefebure of Lefebure & Sons, Paris, France, c. 1900
The Significance Statement summarises why an object is important and places it in a social and cultural context. An object may be significant for various reasons, including: historical use, rarity, design/aesthetics, new technology or changes in society. Statement of significance
The 'leaves' of this tiara are derivative of eucalyptus leaves. Eucalypts were imported to the south of France, and obviously the maker of this piece was inspired by the distinctive linear qualities of the leaves which admirably suited the Art Nouveau style. This parallels the movement in Australia where the arts and crafts movement sought inspiration from the forms of Australian flora.
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  • This Art Noveau tiara featuring Australian gum leaves was made in France in about 1890
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Production Notes include information about the design, manufacture and marketing of an object. Production notes
Lefebure & Sons began as a watchmaking firm in Paris, founded by Francois Lefebure (1820-1890). His eldest son Eugene (1848-1907) took over the firm in 1874 and began to make jewellery. The firm expanded, and in 1898 set up a special workshop at 118 Rue du Temple. Eugene's sons Charles (b.1874) and Eugene (b. 1876) went into the business in the 1880s. The firm became know for its Art Nouveau style jewellery and it continued to produce popular pieces which were exhibited at the Paris Salons.

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Description
Tiara in box, silver / gold / topaz / fabric, made by Charles Lefebure of Lefebure & Sons, Paris, France, c. 1900

Tiara fabricated from cast units. Four cast curvilinear gum leaves in gilt 925 silver, arranged in two pairs, leaf tips converge centre front, overlap, spot soldered. Leaves spring from cast, triangular section silver tiara arms forming incomplete circle. Each arm terminates at back with perpendicular, oval wired link. Cast tiara arms evolve into an irregular knobbed oxidised silver spring carrying three eucalyptus blossoms on each side curving toward the front in trefoil arrangement of three, three dimensional faceted, drop shaped transparent honey-yellow topaz stones which are bezel set in open backed mounts.

The box is horse-shoe shaped with a high crown made of metal covered with red velvet and is lined with cream coloured velvet on the base and silk in the lid. The hinged lid fastens with a pressure release clasp at centre front of the base.

Made: Lefebure & Sons; Paris, France; 1895 - 1905

: Lefebure, Charles; Paris, France
Marks
Tiara: none.
Box: lining printed with gold 'Lefebure fils aine/Paris' (Lefebure & Sons, the elder/Paris).
The Registration Number of an object is a unique identifying number applied by the museum at the point of acquisition. Current numbering format comprises the year of acquisition, followed by a sequential number. For example, '2007/45' is the Registration Number that represents the 45th acquisition in the year 2007. Registration number
A10224
Production date
1895 - 1905
Height
65 mm
Width
150 mm

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Acquisition credit line
Purchased with funds donated by the Patrons of the Powerhouse, 1984
Subjects
+ Australian flora and fauna in applied art
+ Jewellery Industry
+ Jewellery making
+ Jewellery design
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