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Commemorative Brooch by Edmund Johnson, in 18ct Gold With It's Original Case

Creator: H.M.S. / Royal Navy
Offered by: Wick Antiques LTD

Description
Commemorative brooch by Edmund Johnson Ltd of Dublin, in 18ct gold with its original fitted case

Designed in the form of an anchor, set with a commemorative medallion with portrait of “Admiral Lord Nelson, born 9th September 1758”, the anchor with twisted rope decoration, in 18ct gold signed Johnson Ltd Dublin, length 5.3cm

Edmond Johnson was the leading goldsmith and silversmith in Dublin from the late 19th century and into the 20th century. He was based in premises in the Grafton Street and Wicklow Street areas.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	18 Carat Gold
Creation Date:	Circa 1890
Metals:	Gold
Styles / Movements:	Victorian, Fine Jewelry
Incollect Reference #:	340936

Message from Seller:

Wick Antiques was established by Charles Wallrock in the early 1980s. Having grown up in the Antiques world Charles developed an extensive wealth of knowledge. Starting out as a ‘man with a van’ he quickly gained a good reputation and embarked on a longstanding relationship with Harrods. He was later joined by his wife, Caroline Wallrock. Caroline having completed a Persian degree, went on to study at Christie’s fine art and then joined Sotheby’s specializing in Islamic and Japanese works of art