August Ludwig Brunkhorst (Adelaide, Australia), jewellery, c1890s-1900s

August Ludwig Brunkhorst was a prominent watchmaker and jeweller in Adelaide, Australia in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was born on October 18, 1849, in Hamburg, Germany, and arrived in Australia in 1870. He settled in Adelaide, where he established a successful watchmaking and jewellery business.

Brunkhorst's business, which was located on Rundle Street in Adelaide, specialised in the manufacture and repair of watches and clocks, as well as the design and creation of jewellery. He was known for his high level of skill and craftsmanship, and his work was highly regarded throughout the community.

In more... addition to his work as a watchmaker and jeweller, Brunkhorst was also an active member of the Adelaide community. He served as a member of the Adelaide City Council, and was involved in various charitable and cultural organizations.

August Ludwig Brunkhorst passed away on November 14, 1919, at the age of 70. His legacy as a skilled craftsman and respected member of the community lives on in the many examples of his work that survive today. less...

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