By Appointment: The History Of Hardy Brothers 1853-1990
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: First Edition Thus
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
For over a century, the name Hardy Brothers has been synonymous with the finest traditions of Australian jewellery craftsmanship — and By Appointment chronicles the remarkable story of one of the Southern Hemisphere's most distinguished jewellers, tracing the firm's journey from its founding in 1853 through to 1990. Gail Frangmann presents a richly detailed account of how Hardy Brothers Limited earned its coveted royal warrant, weaving together the threads of commerce, artistry, and social history that shaped the company's enduring legacy across generations of Australian life. This authoritative history illuminates the broader cultural tapestry of Australian society, charting the evolution of taste, luxury, and royal patronage through the lens of a single iconic institution. Frangmann's meticulous research and elegant narrative style bring to life the personalities, milestones, and defining moments that transformed a colonial jeweller into a national institution — leaving the reader to wonder what further secrets of brilliance remain locked within Hardy Brothers' storied vaults.
Author: Gail Frangmann
Format: Hardback
Published: 1980, Macmillan
Genre: History of arts
Edition: First Edition Thus
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
For over a century, the name Hardy Brothers has been synonymous with the finest traditions of Australian jewellery craftsmanship — and By Appointment chronicles the remarkable story of one of the Southern Hemisphere's most distinguished jewellers, tracing the firm's journey from its founding in 1853 through to 1990. Gail Frangmann presents a richly detailed account of how Hardy Brothers Limited earned its coveted royal warrant, weaving together the threads of commerce, artistry, and social history that shaped the company's enduring legacy across generations of Australian life. This authoritative history illuminates the broader cultural tapestry of Australian society, charting the evolution of taste, luxury, and royal patronage through the lens of a single iconic institution. Frangmann's meticulous research and elegant narrative style bring to life the personalities, milestones, and defining moments that transformed a colonial jeweller into a national institution — leaving the reader to wonder what further secrets of brilliance remain locked within Hardy Brothers' storied vaults.