Stewart Dawson & Co. was a silversmith and retail business that was founded in 1871 by David Stewart Dawson in Liverpool, England. The company quickly became successful, and by the late 1800s, it had branches in London, Melbourne, Sydney, Auckland, and Dunedin.

Stewart Dawson was born in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, in 1849. He apprenticed as a silversmith in Dufftown, and then moved to Liverpool in 1871 to set up his own business. Dawson was a talented silversmith, and his work was soon in demand by both the wealthy and the middle class. The company's products were known for their high quality and their stylish design.

In 1886, Dawson moved to Australia and opened a branch of his business in Sydney. The Australian branch was an immediate success, and it quickly became one of the leading silversmiths in the country. Dawson also opened branches in Melbourne and Auckland, and by the more...

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New Zealand Stewart Dawson & Co 18ct five stone diamond bridge…

Stewart Dawson & Co 18ct Diamond Bridge Ring, Size S

New Zealand Stewart Dawson & Co 18ct five stone diamond bridge ring, old European cuts approx 0.36cts TDW, makers stamp S D & Co 18.C. With original box, ring size S

New Zealand 9ct greenstone tiki ring claw set in a box mount,…

Greenstone Tiki Ring by Stewart Dawson & Co

New Zealand 9ct greenstone tiki ring claw set in a box mount, marked 'S.D.& Co 9ct' for Stewart Dawson & Co

Circa 1900 9ct trace link bracelet each link set with box set…

Antique Amethyst and Pearl Bracelet with Heart Padlock Clasp

Circa 1900 9ct trace link bracelet each link set with box set half pearl and seven rub-over amethysts, heart padlock clasp 19 cm length, in original box for Stewart Dawson & Co (NZ) Ltd

All platinum Art Deco three stone diamond bridge ring box set…

Platinum Art Deco Three Stone Diamond Ring

All platinum Art Deco three stone diamond bridge ring box set early round brilliant cut diamonds approx 0.31ct, 0.256ct, 0,275ct on fancy scroll pierced gallery, marked S D & Co. (Stewart Dawson & Co.). Stewart Dawson founded in circa 1886 Stewart Dawson…

18ct gold, silver and diamond brooch, circa 1880, in the form…

Diamond Swallow Crescent Moon Brooch

18ct gold, silver and diamond brooch, circa 1880, in the form of a crescent moon and swallow in flight, set throughout with old European-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 2.20 carats, with cabochon ruby eyes, measuring 28 x 25 mm, accompanied…

'Antique Australian 18ct gold and opal ring by Stewart Dawson &…

18ct Gold Opal Ring by Stewart Dawson & Co

'Antique Australian 18ct gold and opal ring by Stewart Dawson & Co, marked S D & Co. 18. 4.3gms, one opal is chipped, opal size 3 x 5 mm- 4.6 x 7 mm, ring weight 4.3 grams, ring size J'

A New Zealand colonial 9ct rose gold mounted large shark's…

9ct Rose Gold Shark Tooth Pendant by Stewart Dawson & Co

A New Zealand colonial 9ct rose gold mounted large shark's tooth pendant, the mount scroll engraved and with maker's mark for Stewart Dawson & Co. Length 4.7 cm. W.4 cm.

Edwardian 9ct shaped lozenge bar brooch, set with garnet and…

Edwardian Garnet and Pearl Bar Brooch in Original Box

Edwardian 9ct shaped lozenge bar brooch, set with garnet and two pearls fitted in Stewart Dawson Ltd, London box

Antique Australian 15ct yellow gold half Albert fob chain by…

Antique 15ct Gold Half Albert Fob Chain by Stewart Dawson

Antique Australian 15ct yellow gold half Albert fob chain by Stewart Dawson & Co with applied marks and 15ct touch marks and to the dog clips. Approx curb link width 4 mm, length 40 cm, weight 23.6 grams

An antique 18ct gold wedding band, 6.4 mm wide half round b&…

Antique 18ct Gold Wedding Band by Stewart Dawson & Co

An antique 18ct gold wedding band, 6.4 mm wide half round b& Hallmarked S.D &Co. For Stewart Dawson & Co, resized size O, wt. 5.30g.

An early 20th century New Zealand Stewart Dawson & Co. nephrite…

Stewart Dawson & Co. Nephrite and Rose Gold Pendant

An early 20th century New Zealand Stewart Dawson & Co. nephrite and rose gold 'Kia Ora' heart pendant, unusually with encircling band of gold, maker's mark to side, length 5.2 cm.

Stewart Dawson & Co. 15ct gold brooch set with carved coral…

Stewart Dawson 15ct Gold Coral Rose Brooch in Plush Box

Stewart Dawson & Co. 15ct gold brooch set with carved coral rose,19th century, in original plush box, stamped '15ct' on the back and '9ct' on the pin, 5 cm long

Australian cameo set 9ct yellow gold brooch, by Stewart Dawson…

Australian 9ct Gold Cameo Brooch by Stewart Dawson & Co

Australian cameo set 9ct yellow gold brooch, by Stewart Dawson & Co Brisbane. Approx 9 grams total weight, 32 mm width

An 18ct. white gold and diamond brooch, a central flower set…

Diamond and Blue Gemstone Brooch in White Gold

An 18ct. white gold and diamond brooch, a central flower set with a blue gemstone and eight petals each with a small diamond, leaf forms to each side with a conforming blue gemstone to each end, in original Stewart Dawson box.

A pair of colonial 9ct. gold and greenstone cufflinks, engraved…

Colonial Gold & Greenstone Cufflinks in Original Box

A pair of colonial 9ct. gold and greenstone cufflinks, engraved decoration to gold bands, chain links, in original Stewart Dawson box.

9ct banded agate brooch oval panel with claw and rope twist…

Banded Agate Brooch with Claw and Rope Twist Frame

9ct banded agate brooch oval panel with claw and rope twist frame maker S D & Co (Stewart Dawson)

An Australian vintage 18ct gold band, with makers mark for…

Vintage 18ct Gold Band by Stewart Dawson & Co

An Australian vintage 18ct gold band, with makers mark for Stewart Dawson & Co., wt 6.4g, size Q.

Antique 9ct yellow gold jewel beetle necklace c.1900.…

Antique Jewel Beetle Necklace by Stewart Dawson & Co

Antique 9ct yellow gold jewel beetle necklace c.1900. Attributed to Stewart Dawson & Co Jewellers, Hay St Western Australia, active 1898-1965. Featuring 12 jewel beetles, 5 of which are suspended in a festoon fringe design with Stewart Dawson & Co…

An Australian cameo brooch, the large oval shell cameo…

Romantic Australian Cameo Brooch in 15ct Gold

An Australian cameo brooch, the large oval shell cameo depicting a couple in a romantic embrace, in 15ct gold, signed Stewart Dawson & Co.