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Lot 227

A GROUP LOT OF FOUR BROOCHES

including a banded agate brooch in a setting of 9ct gold, 5.5cm; together with an oval carnelian brooch, held in a scrolled border of gilt metal, safety chain of 14ct gold, 5.0cm; a mourning brooch in base metal with red and black enamel and hairwork design under glass, 2.3cm; a blue glass brooch in a border of silver, stamped 'METAL' to the reverse, 3.1cm; and a silver fob pendant in sterling silver, set with bloodstone, no assay marks, 1.7cm diameter, (gross weight - c.57.3g) (5)

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Estimate: £50 - £100
Hammer price: £50
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.

including a banded agate brooch in a setting of 9ct gold, no assay marks, 5.5cm; together with an oval carnelian brooch, held in a scrolled border of gilt metal, secured with a pin clasp and safety chain of 14ct gold, 5.0cm; a mourning brooch in base metal with red and black enamel and hairwork design under glass no assay marks, 2.3cm; a blue glass brooch in a border of silver, stamped 'SILVER' to the edge of the setting and 'METAL' to the reverse, 3.1cm; and a silver fob pendant in silver, set with bloodstone, no assay marks, 1.7cm diameter

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Overall fair condition. The banded agate is in good condition with no signs of chips or scratches. Natural banding visible throughout. Secure in its setting. The gold has light scratches and tarnish throughout. Pin and clasp are not gold. Function well. The carnelian is in overall good condition. A chip visible to the reverse. Natural banding visible to the top. Safety chain is a more recent addition. Pin clasp functions well. The mourning brooch is in overall good condition for its age. A couple of small losses to the enamel under the glass. Hairwork is in good condition. Heavy tarnish throughout the metal. It is evident that the pin clasp has been added later. Clasp functions. The blue glass brooch is in good condition with no signs of damage. The glass has no signs of chips or heavy scratches. Secure in its setting. Heavy tarnish to the silver setting. Dent to the middle of the reverse. Pin clasp functions well. The bloodstone fob pendant is in overall good condition. Bloodstone is in overall good condition. One small chip to the edge. Secure in its setting. Good splattering of iron oxide inclusions over a dark green jasper base. Light tarnish to the silver throughout. 

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