Australia silver by Harry Fischer, c1890s, son of Edward Fischer

Edward Fischer (1828-1911) migrated to Australia from Vienna in the early 1850s, and settled into business as a jeweller in Geelong, which at that time was an important commercial centre particularly for the export of wool. It was a very prosperous centre attracting many watchmakers and jewellers, as no doubt there were many well-to-do clients.

Fischer was an important jeweller in the town, producing outstanding quality silver and gold wares, indeed, he was commissioned to manufacture the first locally produced Melbourne Cup, and became well known for his design and craftsmanship in producing the Geelong Racing Clubs presentation cups from 1873 to 1890. He was also a quality producer of silverware for Kilpatrick & Co. and Walsh Bros. of Melbourne.

In 1891 Fischer sold his business and left Geelong, relocating to Collins Street, Melbourne, where he traded as E. Fischer and Son, Manufacturing Jewellers, Watchmakers and Opticians. Apparently more... the business was managed by his son Harry. Edward Fischer died in 1911, but the business continued until about 1916.

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Important Australian Sterling Silver Flatware Service, c.1895, H. Fischer

Rare and important Australian sterling silver flatware service, c.1895, marked H.Fischer (Harry Fischer), Stg. Silver, in Old English pattern, comprising six table forks, six table spoons, six dessert forks and six dessert spoons, together with a pie…

Rare Sterling Silver Old English Flatware by Harry Fischer

A rare and important sterling silver 'Old English' pattern flatware service, Harry Fischer, Australian, circa 1895, approximately 1,738 gms total weight of silver. Provenance: Harry Fisher, Melbourne, Dr Edward Joseph Brooke Du Moulin, Dubbo (acquired…