An Edwardian seed pearl pendant/brooch, of star and stylised foliate design, stamped '15ct', (seed pearls untested for origin), in fitted case, length 5cm
Sold for £480
Estimated at £200 - £300
An Edwardian seed pearl pendant/brooch, of star and stylised foliate design, stamped '15ct', (seed pearls untested for origin), in fitted case, length 5cm
General surafce wear to mount and half pearls, commensurate for age and use. Some of the half pearls have surface pitting, creases and blemishes with patchy greyish discolouration. One of the scrolled sections, near to the bale, has been pushed out of alignment. Brooch safety clasp is slightly mis-shapen but the fitting is functioning. Both the bale and star panel are stamped '15CT' but metal standard is untested. Gross weight approx. 10.2gm. Wear to fitted case, with patchy staining to interior cushion, lining and exterior finish, and scuffs and patchy losses to exterior finish.
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Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 13th Nov, 2024
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