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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associate of
Hogarth, Erichsen & Co.
Other occupation
Kosvitz was a partner to Hogarth, Erichsen & Co from 1856 until 1859. The Sydney Morning Herald, 4 July 1856, page 8; Cavill, Kenneth; Czernis-Ryl, Eva, Brilliant: Australian Gold and Silve 1851-1950; Powerhouse Publishing, Ultimo, NSW, 2011, pp 28, 30.
associate of
Berens, Levi & Seligman
Other occupation
Firm that supplied materials and equipment to Kosvitz

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