FORTNIGHTLY HOUSE CLEARANCE AUCTION

FORTNIGHTLY HOUSE CLEARANCE AUCTION

Catalog

Lot 72: A Large Collection of Vintage and Modern Costume Jewellery and Decorative Collectibles

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Start price: £5

Estimated price: £5 - £10

Buyer's Premium:

This diverse assortment includes a variety of costume jewellery and small decorative items. Notable pieces include a string of small cream-coloured pearls in a fitted rectangular case and a red enamel poppy brooch presented in its original Equilibrium branded box. A silver-tone maple leaf brooch featuring a dark central cabochon is accompanied by paper bearing the marks Stone and GENUINE HEMATITE VERITABLE. An egg-shaped pendant with gold-tone floral motifs is housed in a blue velvet box marked FRANKLIN MINT. Other items comprise a butterfly brooch with wings made of purple and orange stone chips, a black cat head brooch with a yellow M motif, and a round powder compact featuring a floral petit point embroidery on the lid. A separate cardboard box for Shaving Soap contains an assortment of trinkets including thimbles, small white plastic or celluloid animal figurines, and souvenir charms with German inscriptions for FRANKFURT/M., SCHWAGALP-SANTIS, and Trifels. Several gold-tone and silver-tone wristwatches with various bracelet styles are also present. The collection features a range of materials including enamel, prong-set rhinestones, and souvenir-grade metals.


Condition report:

The items are in mixed vintage condition. Several pieces appear to be in their original packaging and show minimal wear. Other items exhibit signs of use consistent with age, including surface scratches, tarnishing to base metals, and minor wear to presentation boxes. The cardboard shaving soap box shows significant edge wear and has been reinforced with adhesive tape. Wristwatches are sold as seen and are untested for timekeeping.