Antique Australian Willis and Sons Nephrite Jade Pounamu Pendant / Fob Circa 1895 N I/2 or 17

N I/2 or 17

Estimated 26ct

Very very good to excellent antique condition

9cm from the ear

free form chips or abrasions

Antique Australian Willis and Sons Nephrite Jade Pounamu Pendant / Fob Circa 1895 N I/2 or 17Amazingly rare piece by one of our finest early Australia jewellery firms Willis and Sons. Handcrafted from 9ct rose gold and Nephrite Jade sometimes also called Greenstone. Styled as a **Pounamu, in traditional toki (adze) shape which represents strength and courage, and capped with hand engraved 9ct gold measuring a lovely 5. 2cm including jump ring and 1. 3cm at its widest point. With hallmarks for Willis and Sons with the wheatsheaf guarantee mark