THE LEON BAKER STORY


Douglas Harry Baker outside his Geraldton store in 1911

Douglas Harry Baker 1869 - 1938

D.H.Baker Jeweller-Watchmaker-Engraver
Douglas Hubert Baker started his apprenticeship in 1924 under his father Douglas Harry. Douglas Hubert and his wife moved to Northam where he managed a jewellery store and saw the birth of their first child, David Leon Baker.

Douglas Hubert Baker

Leon Baker & his father in their Northam Store in 1954

Douglas Hubert Baker at the Freemasons hotel Geraldton 1935

Northam store 1959
Continuing the family tradition, David Leon Baker also completed his apprenticeship under his father which saw David do a tour around Australia and finally opening a store in Merredin. After marrying his wife and exciting 12 years of opening four stores throughout Country WA and having four daughters, the early 1970's saw David and his wife sell all four stores and have a four year break from the industry.

David Leon Baker and his parents

David Leon Baker 1964

Leon Baker Watch making

David Leon Baker
Fast forward to 2015, Leon Baker Jewellers are now down to the one location of Geraldton. David Leon Baker sold the business to his daughter Elise ( baker ) and her husband Shain Forth in 2008 who are now continuing the tradition of a family run and operated Jewellers.

The New Face of the Store in 2021

Shain Forth carrying on the tradition of in-store custom made fine jewellery

The Company Now Encompasses Two Businesses