Vintage, possibly antique Australian Hardy Brothers sterling silver trinket dish, base comprising 1880 San Francisco Morgan Dollar

Beautiful vintage, possibly antique Australian Hardy Brothers sterling silver trinket dish, set with base of an 1880 San Francisco Mint Morgan Dollar, which comprises 26.73 grams of .900 silver. Circa first half of the the 20th century.

Hardy Brothers is one of the great names in Australian history when it comes to fine jewellery, silver and decorative arts. Their historic products are extremely collectible, and are held in state and national collections. It remains the only Australian jewellery business to hold a royal warrant and has produced the Melbourne Cup since 1980. Needless to say antique pieces from this maker, let alone one of such size and condition, are not just rare but excellent investment pieces.

Price marked at $500 AUD.

Measurements: 73.27 grams (Australian sterling silver) dish weight, 26.73 grams .900 coin silver weight, total weight 100 grams.

Excellent vintage, possibly antique condition.