Frank Grady, a jeweller from Birmingham, established his business as a jeweller and fancy goods importer in Wellington in 1880. His shop offered a distinguished collection of high-class jewellery alongside an array of imported novelties. Within a span of seventeen years, by 1897, Grady's reputation had soared, earning him the privilege of supplying goods "By Appointment to His Excellency the Governor" and catering to esteemed Wellington families. The early 1900s saw his two sons joining the business, and together they embarked on a diverse range of commissioned projects. In 1908, Frank Grady Senior showcased a curated selection of his creations during "Industries Week." The Te Papa Tongarewa Museum of New Zealand holds several notable pieces by Grady, including a magnificent center piece fashioned in the shape of a mamaku, the towering tree fern.

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9ct mounted 7pces greenstone and Frank Grady Tiger-eye bar…

Flawed Greenstone and Tiger-eye Bar Brooch

9ct mounted 7pces greenstone and Frank Grady Tiger-eye bar brooch all with faults

Rare pair New Zealand & sterling silver greenstone knife rests…

NZ Greenstone Knife Rests by Frank Grady

Rare pair New Zealand & sterling silver greenstone knife rests by Frank Grady, with floral and leaf decorated N and Z ends and square shaped greenstone bars, stamped StSILVER F.G

A boxed set of New Zealand silver and pounamu coffee spoons,…

NZ Silver and Pounamu Coffee Spoon Box Set

A boxed set of New Zealand silver and pounamu coffee spoons, the pounamu handle with silver tiki terminal, spoons with original gilding, STG stamped to tiki terminals, in original Frank Grady, Wellington box.

Frank Grady (Wellington) silver spectacle case chatelaine,…

Engraved Silver Spectacle Case Chatelaine by Frank Grady

Frank Grady (Wellington) silver spectacle case chatelaine, early 20thC, elongated lozenge form, entirely engraved with a panelled leaf, floral and repeating design, monogrammed to the cartouche, cut-away opening to the top, suspended upon a rail and…

Frank Grady silver napkin ring, engraved script initials.…

Engraved Silver Napkin Ring with Initials

Frank Grady silver napkin ring, engraved script initials. Stamped maker's marks.

Frank Grady silver napkin ring, engraved floral sprays, vacant…

Floral Engraved Silver Napkin Ring

Frank Grady silver napkin ring, engraved floral sprays, vacant cartouche. Stamped maker's marks.

Frank Grady (Wellington) silver napkin ring, fern engraved and…

Fern Engraved Silver Napkin Ring with Initial M

Frank Grady (Wellington) silver napkin ring, fern engraved and with the initial M. Stamped makers marks.

Frank Grady silver napkin ring, engraved 'Lizzie'. Stamped…

Engraved Silver Napkin Ring with Maker's Marks

Frank Grady silver napkin ring, engraved 'Lizzie'. Stamped maker's marks.

Frank Grady silver napkin ring, formed on an angle, engraved…

Engraved Silver Napkin Ring with Maker's Marks

Frank Grady silver napkin ring, formed on an angle, engraved script initials. Stamped maker's marks.

Frank Grady (Wellington) 9ct photo locket and chain, the…

9ct Rose Gold Photo Locket with Chain

Frank Grady (Wellington) 9ct photo locket and chain, the circular plain rose gold locket with faulty hinge, on fine link chain. Stamped maker's initials. A.F. 5gms.

Frank Grady pair of silver napkin rings, engraved floral panels…

Engraved Floral Silver Napkin Rings with Cartouche

Frank Grady pair of silver napkin rings, engraved floral panels and vacant cartouche to each. Impressed makers mark.

19th century New Zealand Frank Grady silver tall pedestal cream…

Regency-style Frank Grady Silver Cream Jug

19th century New Zealand Frank Grady silver tall pedestal cream jug the elongated body with fern leaf framed vacant cartouche, engraved repeating design borders with bead rims, high loop scroll handle and pedestal base with square foot, gilt washed…

Frank Grady (Wellington) pounamu and silver 'New Zealand' knife…

Pounamu and Silver Knife Rests with Engraved Floral Design

Frank Grady (Wellington) pounamu and silver 'New Zealand' knife rests, the floral and scroll engraved silver ends with square pounamu bar supports. Length 87 mm.

New Zealand sterling silver footed bowl by Frank Grady footed…

Frank Grady Engraved Silver Footed Bowl

New Zealand sterling silver footed bowl by Frank Grady footed circular shape, twin scroll handles and engraved decoration, 13 cm diameter stamped to exterior rim St silver and Crown and anchor

Two New Zealand sterling silver napkin rings circular, both…

Engraved Sterling Silver Napkin Rings from New Zealand

Two New Zealand sterling silver napkin rings circular, both with engraved decoration, one marked F.G. St silver for Frank Grady, Wellington, the other A.G.B. Sterling silver for A.G.Bartlett of Auckland

A pair of Frank Grady (Wellington) greenstone and silver knife…

Frank Grady Greenstone and Silver Knife Rests

A pair of Frank Grady (Wellington) greenstone and silver knife rests, 'NZ' form ends with square section nephrite connecting bars, length 7.5 cm. Stamped maker's marks.

Frank Grady 9ct gold photo locket, round form. Presentation…

Round 9ct Gold Locket with Inscription and Maker's Mark

Frank Grady 9ct gold photo locket, round form. Presentation inscribed. Stamped maker's mark.

Frank Grady (Wellington) 9ct gold fowled anchor brooch,…

9ct Gold Fowled Anchor Brooch with Rope Twist Highlight

Frank Grady (Wellington) 9ct gold fowled anchor brooch, engraved gold mounts with rope twist highlight. Stamped maker's mark, height 6.7 cm.

Frank Grady silver caddy spoon, Old English pattern, broad bowl.…

Frank Grady Old English Silver Caddy Spoon

Frank Grady silver caddy spoon, Old English pattern, broad bowl. Stamped marks.

Frank Grady 9ct gold small locket, plain circular suspended…

Gold Locket on Oval Brooch

Frank Grady 9ct gold small locket, plain circular suspended from a long oval bar brooch. Maker's mark to locket.

Frank Grady (Wellington) chatelaine clip, engraved and pierced…

Engraved Wellington Chatelaine Clip by Frank Grady

Frank Grady (Wellington) chatelaine clip, engraved and pierced with vacant shield cartouch, three suspension loops and clip attached. Stamped maker's mark, width 5 cm.

Probable Frank Grady 18ct and three gold nugget bar brooch…

Gold Nugget Brooch with Engraving and Markings

Probable Frank Grady 18ct and three gold nugget bar brooch reverse bar engraved 'To Alice 29-7-09' marked with crown 18c

New Zealand 19th century 9ct mounted kiwi beak brooch the gold…

19th Century Kiwi Beak Brooch with Gold Mounts

New Zealand 19th century 9ct mounted kiwi beak brooch the gold mounts fern engraved stamped with crown & 9ct possible Frank Grady 10.5 cm length

NZ 19th century 9ct mounted kiwi beak brooch the gold mounts…

9ct Kiwi Beak Brooch with Fern Engraving and Gold Mounts

NZ 19th century 9ct mounted kiwi beak brooch the gold mounts fern engraved stamped with crown & 9ct possible Frank Grady 14.5 cm length

A quality Victorian cased silver fish service, the silver…

Victorian Silver Fish Service with Fern Leaf Engraving

A quality Victorian cased silver fish service, the silver blades engraved in a colonial Arts & Crafts fern leaf pattern, ornate silver handles, in fitted oak canteen, the blue velvet interior lid with gilt 'Frank Grady Wellington N.Z'. Sheffield 1898 by…

Six New Zealand silver napkin rings, makers include Stewart…

New Zealand Silver Napkin Rings Collection

Six New Zealand silver napkin rings, makers include Stewart Dawson, Moller (Dunedin), Wm. Good (Gisborne), J. White (Christchurch), Frank Grady, O'Connor & Tydenan (PNth).

New Zealand 15ct 15stone garnet & moonstone scroll pendant,…

Garnet and Moonstone Scroll Pendant on 15ct Chain

New Zealand 15ct 15stone garnet & moonstone scroll pendant, garnets and moonstones claw set on scroll frame on 15ct neck chain, marked F G, Frank Grady, Wellington

Rare late 19th century New Zealand sterling silver Christening…

19th century New Zealand silver Christening mug by Frank Grady

Rare late 19th century New Zealand sterling silver Christening mug tapering shape with rococo scroll handle, beaded rim and base and engraved with ferns, by Frank Grady, Wellington.