QUARTZ STONE BROOCH

1874
Subcollections
Overview

Oval brooch with a white chalcedony (opaque quartz) stone setting.
The outer edge is twisted gold with an inner band of finer twisted gold which meets the raised rim holding the stone.
There is slight chipping around the edge of the stone.

Historical information

Associated with the Doust Family.
The brooch is believe to have been a gift from pupils to Miss Keefe on the occasion of her marriage to Mattie Doust in 1874. She was his second wife.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-37-2000.37
Item type
Material
Inscriptions and markings

Levinson Perth 9ct

Year
Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Shire of Toodyay

Shire of Toodyay

Organisation Details
View Collection
Item Feedback

Scan this QR code to open this page on your phone ->