Frederick Mason b. 1839

Also known as John Mason, Frederick May
  • Designer (Jewellery Designer)
Jeweller who was born Frederick May into a family of jewellers in Birmingham and London and was awarded a first class medal at the 1881 International Exhibition in Perth.

Citations

  • Erickson, Dorothy (1992), 'Aspects of Stylistic and Social Influence on the Practice of Gold and Silversmithing in Western Australia 1829-1965’, PhD Thesis, University of Western Australia, Perth, WA.

  • Erickson, Dorothy (2010), 'Gold and Silversmithing in Western Australia: A History’, University of Western Australia Press, Perth, WA.

  • (1875-09-08), Inquirer, page 3.

  • (1881-12-12), West Australian, page 3.

Initial data sources

  • Western Australian artists, designers & makers (1829-1959)