{"product_id":"antique-australian-liedertafel-brooch-charters-towers","title":"Antique Australian Liedertafel Brooch, Charters Towers","description":"\u003cp\u003eRare Antique Australian Liedertafel Brooch, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharters Towers, c1900\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA unique historical item from Charters Towers Queensland, this piece gives some insight into the cultural life of \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ethe gold rush days in the then booming city.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharters Towers was founded in the 1870s when gold was discovered by chance at Towers Hill on Christmas Eve 1871 by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea 12-year-old Aboriginal boy, Jupiter Mosman. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe goldfield did not reach its peak of gold production until 1899. During the period 1872-1899 the place changed from a rough settlement with bark and calico buildings to a thriving city of some 25,000 inhabitants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIn 1900, the population reached 27,000 and Charters Towers was a bustling city with its own Stock Exchange, numerous Schools, Brewery, Hall of Arts, Hospital, Water Supply, Medical Hall and Department Stores. The timber buildings of the 1870's gave way to brick with  majestic buildings constructed in the city centre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e Charters Towers was the richest gold field in Australia. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Charters Towers gold field produced over 200 tonnes (6.6 million troy ounces) of gold from 1871 to 1917.\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.6667px;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe gold is concentrated into veins, and was Australia's richest major field with an average grade of 34 grams per tonne. The grade was almost double that of Victorian mines and almost 75% higher than the grades of Western Australian (Kalgoorlie) gold fields of that time.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe wealth of the new city, and the diversity of it's inhabitants allowed its residents a rich social life. The Liedertafel was one such social group.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe term Liedertafel refers to a musical group or society. The Liedertafel had its origins in Germany in the early 1800s. Originally a society of men, who met together on fixed evenings for the practice of vocal music in four parts, eating and drinking forming part of the entertainment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\"There was a splendid attendance at the Theatre Royal last evening when the Charters Towers Liedertafel, the only really live musical body in the North, gave the third concert of their thirteenth season, and with it they added another pronounced success to their mammoth list. Musically it was one of the best they have ever given, they having secured, for the occasion, the services of two of the leading lady vocalists of North Queensland…”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e'The Northern Miner', Wed 27 October 1915\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSource: Trove\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have been unable to attribute a maker to this brooch but Jewellers in Charters Towers at this time included \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDavid L Lyall (1886-1918) R Binder (1875-1880), C Deitz (1880-1898) S J Eddy (1887-97), J Wilkie (1885-1887) J J Williams (1890 -)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMetal: 15ct yellow gold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 6.6 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength: 4cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth: 1.9cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eExcellent antique condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: center;\" align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eADDITIONAL INFORMATION\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: center;\" align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSEDGWICKS pride ourselves on sourcing and selling Antique \u0026amp; Estate Jewellery that is of fine quality and in great condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: center;\" align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAntique \u0026amp; Estate Jewellery is seldom in perfect or ‘new’ condition as age is inherent for it to be classified as such. Nearly all items we sell are ‘Second-hand’ and will almost certainly show some signs of wear. These may include faint scuffmarks and small dents, even very minor repairs. These are considered acceptable when dealing with objects that have lived a full life. Any imperfections or minor damage will be listed in the description and visible in the photo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: center;\" align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWe do ask that you carefully view the photographs provided and note we are happy to supply more images or fuller description if requested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: center;\" align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTo help you make your assessment, many higher value items are accompanied by an Independent Valuation for Retail or Insurance Purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: center;\" align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e----------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePayment:\u003c\/b\u003e We take ShopPay, PayPal and Google Pay, or you may contact us directly to receive an invoice and pay by Direct Deposit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLayby:\u003c\/b\u003e If you love this piece and would like to pay if off over time  - visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/di3mf5y3bsrh4dyy-36414095404.shopifypreview.com\/pages\/layby-plans\"\u003eLayby Page\u003c\/a\u003e for more information or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sedgwicks.com.au\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e to discuss our agreeable layby plans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eShipping: SEDGWICKS are pleased to offer FREE SHIPPING within Australia. \u003c\/b\u003eAll our items are carefully packaged in a box or padded envelope. We ship via Australia Post using Express post with signature on delivery. We know you’re eager to receive your purchase and we aim to dispatch orders within 24 hours of receiving your order. When your order is dispatched, you will be emailed with your individual tracking number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eInsurance\u003c\/b\u003e: If you require your items to be insured for shipping, please contact us for a quote and we shall arrange this for you through Australia Post.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReturns:\u003c\/b\u003e In the unlikely event that an item is incorrectly described, we ask that you contact us immediately to discuss a return, repair or exchange. There can be no returns, repairs or exchanges after 7 days. The item must be returned in the condition in which we sold it. 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