A late 19th century turquoise panel brooch, the navette-shaped panel applied with ropetwist wirework and bead decoration, centred with a cluster of cabochon turquoises, glazed verso, with later fitting, together with a turquoise and half pearl cluster bar brooch, with foliate scroll decoration, (adapted, half pearls untested for origin), brooch lengths 3cm and 5.8cm respectively (2)
Sold for £190
Estimated at £150 - £250
A late 19th century turquoise panel brooch, the navette-shaped panel applied with ropetwist wirework and bead decoration, centred with a cluster of cabochon turquoises, glazed verso, with later fitting, together with a turquoise and half pearl cluster bar brooch, with foliate scroll decoration, (adapted, half pearls untested for origin), brooch lengths 3cm and 5.8cm respectively (2)
Approximate gross weights only: first brooch 5.1gm, second brooch 4.1gm.
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Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 23rd Mar, 2022