Australian colonial jewellery
A lecture by Trevor Hancock | Thursday 20 November 2025 | 6:00–7:15pm
Shortly after the 1851 Australian Gold Rush began there was a demand for jewellery to be crafted from the treasured gold dug up. Not only was jewellery needed to ‘send home’ as a sign of success and a souvenir, but successful miners also needed jewellery to adorn their dress and show all their new wealth. European trained jewellers flourished in both the colonial cities and small rural towns.
About the Speaker
Trevor Hancock has been an antique dealer for over 25 years. He is well known for unusual and unique pieces, mainly found in the United Kingdom. His expertise is in Australian Colonial jewellery and has found important pieces now housed in the National Gallery of Australia, the National Library, the National Museum, and State galleries, including the Art Gallery of South Australia. His discovery of the signet ring belonging to the South Australian Constitution Convention Member and First President of the Australian Senate, Sir Richard Baker, has led to it now being housed in the Old Parliament House Collection, Canberra. Trevor is a Board Member of the Australian Antique and Art Dealers Association, an Expert Advisor under the Australian Movable Cultural Heritage Act, an Assessor under the Australian Cultural Gifts Program, and a regular contributor on ABC radio.
DETAILS
When:
Thursday 20 November 2025 | 6:00pm
Limited parking available on-site.
Wheelchair accessible.
Link Image: A very rare Australian gold topped gentleman’s cane by Wendt of Adelaide c.1912