New Zealand Jewellers - A.L Cooke of New Plymouth

There has not been a lot of material published on New Zealand Jewellers. In our silver travels, we come across a number of jewellers who also made sterling silver items. We will continue to provide a brief bio and example of the maker's marks of various NZ jewellers as we come across them.

Alex L Cooke took over the jewellery business of AG Barlett in 1895. The business was located on Devon Street, New Plymouth. He closed his business in 1927 when his shop was required by the Taranaki Amusements Company.

Advertisement for AL Cooke in the Taranaki Herald, 30 Oct 1895

Below are three examples of his silver work and maker's mark, "A.L Cooke".

Sterling and Greenstone Souvenir Spoon by AL Cooke
(images courtesy Dunbar Sloane Auctioneers)

Set of serveitte rings and maker's mark A.L Cooke.

Presentation Trowel dated 1905
(Image courtesy Cordy's Auctions)

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