Flavelle Bros. - Opticians & Jewellers
Description
Henry Flavelle joined George Brush in an optician and jeweller's business, Flavelle and Brush, at 87 King Street in 1840. Towards the end of the decade the partners moved more towards the jewellery, rather than optometry end of their business.
Brush left the business in 1850 and Flavelle brought in his brother John. The new partners moved the business to 203 George Street. By 1855 the brothers were sufficiently prosperous to extend their premises and open a branch in Brisbane. May believes that this was roughly the time that they issued their tokens. In 1858 their address became 354 George Street following a renumbering of the street.
In 1868 the brothers were joined in partnership by John Roberts and the company became known as Flavelle Roberts and Co. The partners' sons were also involved in the business and the premises were expanded to take in shops on either side of number 354. In 1885 the street was again renumbered and the premises became 340-344 George Street.
By 1900 the business was both well known and well respected as manufacturer of jewellery. In 1926 another partner, Robert Sankey, joined the company. The business survived until the Great Depression, finally closing in 1932. Among the last products of their workshops were medals commemorating the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Flavelle Bros. - Opticians & Jewellers values and prices
The value of an Australian token depends on several factors such as quality and wear, supply and demand, rarity, finish and more.
- Circulated
- Uncirculated
| Varieties | AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Without OJ - Full grass | - | - | - | $22.10 | $51.60 | $111 | $250 |
| Without OJ - Small grass | - | - | - | $266 | $570 | $1,140 | $1,900 |
| With OJ | - | - | - | $25.20 | $63.00 | $106 | $265 |
| Varieties | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 | MS-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Without OJ - Full grass | $680 | $1,110 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Without OJ - Small grass | $3,230 | $4,560 | - | - | - | - | - |
| With OJ | $663 | $1,060 | - | - | - | - | - |
Varieties
Without OJ - Full grass
Without OJ - Small grass
With OJ
Specifications
Without OJ - Full grass
- Issuer: Flavelle Bros. & Co.
- Mint : W.J.Taylor
- Denomination : Penny
- Composition: Copper
- Die axis: ↑↓
- Weight: 14.3 grams
- Diameter: 34 mm
- Edge: Smooth
- Renniks #: 133
- Andrews #: 123
- Gray #: 72
Without OJ - Small grass
- Issuer: Flavelle Bros. & Co.
- Mint : W.J.Taylor
- Denomination : Penny
- Composition: Copper
- Die axis: ↑↓
- Weight: 14.3 grams
- Diameter: 34 mm
- Edge: Smooth
- Renniks #: 134
- Andrews #: 124
With OJ
- Issuer: Flavelle Bros. & Co.
- Mint : W.J.Taylor
- Denomination : Penny
- Composition: Copper
- Die axis: ↑↓
- Weight: 14.3 grams
- Diameter: 34 mm
- Edge: Smooth
- Renniks #: 135
- Andrews #: 125
- Gray #: 73
Last update : Tuesday, December 29, 2020
