Historical information

Frederick Napoli Prescott was a prominent Bendigo Optician and Jeweller. He was born and educated in Hobart before joining his father's jewellery and optical business. After studying in Europe to gain further qualifications he returned to Australia and opened a business at the corner of Mitchell and Hargreaves Street Bendigo. He was later in partnership with Mr C.M. Dawe trading as Prescott & Dawe.

Physical description

Jeweller's sample card with six sample of Cameo brooches. Design numbers printed below each design.

Inscriptions & markings

On the back of the card "From F. PRESCOTT. Artistic Jeweller, BENDIGO