Sentenced to transportation for the term of his natural life after robbing a mercer's shop. George became Australia's first printer, there is a full colour window honouring George 'Happy' Howe and the Sydney Gazette in the Mitchell Library, Sydney. This window depicts George presenting a copy of the Sydney Gazette to the then Governor of the colony, Governor King and Mrs King. "The Sydney Gazette & New South Wales Advertiser" was Australia's first Newspaper. The jewellery designs, by master silversmith, Walraven baron van Heekeren, are taken from the original woodcut logo of this newspaper. (shown on the right)

A handmade piece of history, designed by the baron, the belt buckle is 60mm wide and 48mm deep. A Sterling Silver Buckle hand carved from the Sydney Gazette original logo. (Belt not included).

Belt Buckle can be made to any size, just ask us & we will give you a quote. A variety of other hand built pieces can be ordered to your own style or sizing.

To prove authenticity, each piece has the marks of Sterling silver, the artisan and the Convict Collection registered logo.

The book can also be purchased separately for $6 each