Today very rare, this piece was acquired by the Museum for its spectacular 'Australian flora in applied art ' exhibition of approximately 200 decorative arts objects both Australian made and commissioned overseas, predominantly in England, for the Australian market. The exhibition opened in 1906 and continued, with new objects being added throughout its duration, until the 1930s. This exhibition travelled to San Francisco as the Australian entrant in the Pacific International Exposition of 1915.

This brooch was probably made in England.

This brooch was made c.1910.

Brooch, waratah, silver gilt, enamel, Europe, c.1910, retailed by Flevelle Bros Ltd, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1912

Small brooch in the form of a waratah made of silver gilt and painted enamel, the bloom is red with a green leaf and there is a thin gold border around the brooch. Attached to the back is a hinged pin and catch plate.

Made: England; 1900 - 1920

Stamped on back 'SILVER GILT 800'.

A1445

1900 - 1920

30 mm

33 mm

7 mm