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Lot 85: An Assortment of Sterling Silver Jewellery and Decorative Objects

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An assortment of items including sterling silver jewellery and various decorative objects. The jewellery consists of a necklace with a marquise-shaped turquoise-coloured stone in a bezel setting on a Figaro link chain, with the bail stamped 925. Also included is a coordinating silver cuff bracelet featuring an oval turquoise-coloured stone in a bezel setting. An additional silver pendant features a rectangular abalone shell panel, with the bail bearing a 925 purity mark. The decorative pieces include circular black bases, possibly for candlesticks, embellished with silver-toned foliate scroll overlays. The lot is completed by miniature shoe-shaped ashtrays fashioned from a black composition material with simple engraved floral designs to the toes.


Condition report:

The silver jewellery pieces exhibit visible tarnish and light surface scratching consistent with age and use. The turquoise-coloured stones and abalone shell appear in good order with minor surface wear. The decorative bases and shoe ashtrays show light scuffing, minor surface wear, and accumulated dust in the recesses.