Located in St Arnaud, Victoria...Servicing throughout Australia & New Zealand
Sterling ~ Continental ~ Old Sheffield Plate ~ Spelter ~ Plated Wares Restoration and Repair of All Metal Wares..........Brass, Copper, Bronze & Steel ELECTROPLATING - SILVER, GOLD & COPPER Restoration Gallery Jewellery & Design Unique Items for Sale Contact Us Links
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Trade Qualified with over 20 years in the trade, D.A. Russ (Dave) has a passion for Restoring Antique Silver and metal wares to their former glory. ~ Whether it be a family treasure, prized trophy or valued investment piece, Dave will treat each item with all the skill and care that he has perfected in his many years experience.
We thank all our past & present customers from far reaching corners of Victoria, Interstate and NZ, that entrust us with their most treasured possessions.
Restoration Gallery ~ before & after shots of some of Dave's restorations
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Karen Russ Design... Together, Karen & David can offer a full range of Silversmithing & Jewellery services.
Designing and Creating a unique item just for you!
The majority of our work are commissioned items, Click HERE to view unique pieces that are available for sale or order
Gallery of some of our Creations...Sculptural Work a Specialty
© Karen Russ of D A Russ Silversmith
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AVAILABLE NOW...See Below. View our ranges of GIFTWARE, click here
13.8gm Gold Nugget (as found) Pendant. Bearing a remarkable resemblance to 'Mary & Child', as the prospector who found it kept getting told when showing it to friends. Another find was the Antique, 15ct Ring we have utilised in making this pendant, enhancing the divine nature of this naturally occurring formation.
Jump ring and Bail are 18ct Gold. Chain featured not included.
For further information, or to make an offer, please phone the prospector, Gary Shinners, on 03 5495 1091
14ct Gold & Black Opal Elephant Pendant. A one-off, Hand Carved & Cast piece by Karen Russ, feat. Lightning Ridge Opal.
Image close to actual size. Approx. Dimensions of Elephant 32mm x 24mm. Pendant weighs 14gms incl. Opal. Opal is solid, not doublet or triplet.
Available now for $1,670.00 AUD incl. GST. *Chain pictured not included
c.1870-80's Desk Set Ink Well. Rare Australian Piece, in perfect original condition, feat. Ruby Opalescent Vase atop an EP Silver mounted, cameo carved Ostrich Egg picturing Emu & chick. At the base, a tree fern with cast sculptures of a Kangaroo and Emu on Ebony Plinth with rope twist border. The original, EP silver collared, glass inkwells, are in excellent condition. Unmarked. Stands at a height of 35.5cm
Price on application....Genuine Enquiries please phone us directly on 03 54952663
Sterling Silver Merino Ram Tie or Lapel Pin $95.00 AUD
Approx. 18x15mm x 7mmD
Workshop and Showroom: 28 Ballarat (Melbourne) Rd, St Arnaud, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
Postal Address:
PO Box 138, St Arnaud, VIC 3478Ph.
03 54952663 F. 03 54952676 M. 0407 450 245A. In the Area, call in and see us! No appointment necessary between 10am to 5.30pm Weekdays & 10am to 1pm Saturday
Q No where near St Arnaud??
A If you are able, email us a photo of your item, along with dimensions, and add any information relevant to assist us in providing an estimate for you. Alternatively, give us a call, we are always more than happy to give advice over the phone*. If you then wish to proceed, most items can be sent via Australia Post (we use & recommend registered post). Either way, all quotes are obligation free**
For Design & Manufacturing enquires, please phone us directly. We guarantee friendly and helpful service!
*(estimates subject to confirmation on physical inspection) **Return postage costs are the responsibility of the owner of the goods.
Items will be posted on receipt of cleared payment for works carried out.
We Accept payment via Cheque, Money Order, Bank Deposit. Visa & MasterCard payments can be accepted by phone and on site.
Eftpos on site.
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Antiquerestorations: Melbourne based antique restorers using traditional materials and techniques
this page last updated 06/06/2009