Augustus John Kosvitz b. 1831

Also known as John Augustus Kosvitz, August Kosvitz
  • Artist ,
  • Artist (Glass & metal Artist / Designer),
  • Maker (Jewellery Designer)
Queensland-based watchmaker, jeweller and metalsmith who produced presentation pieces and jewellery in gold and silver. A former employee of Hogarth, Erichsen & Co., Kosvitz introduced a variety of colonial jewellery styles to Queensland through his retail operations and commissions.
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exhibited at
Metropolitan Intercolonial Exhibition
Date
1873
Place
Sydney, NSW
Description

Kosvitz exhibited two lots in the Queensland section of the exhibition. Number 17, Gold and Mineral selections from Queensland; and Number 53, A silver mounted emu egg. The egg received a commendation.

Type
Exhibition

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