FORTNIGHTLY HOUSE CLEARANCE AUCTION

FORTNIGHTLY HOUSE CLEARANCE AUCTION

Catalog

Lot 74: An Assortment of Vintage Jewellery and United States Coins

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Start price: £10

Estimated price: £10 - £20

Buyer's Premium:

A collection of vintage jewellery and coinage. The lot includes a pair of 1964 United States Kennedy half dollars, featuring the profile of John F. Kennedy and the inscriptions LIBERTY and IN GOD WE TRUST. The jewellery components consist of a carved shell cameo of oval form, depicting a female profile and set within a yellow-tone metal frame with a twisted wire border; the reverse is fitted with a dual-purpose pin and pendant bail. There is also an oval yellow-tone metal filigree brooch featuring three-dimensional floral motifs and scrolling wirework, secured with a C-clasp. The earring assortment includes various yellow-tone metal studs and drops, some set with clear faceted stones appearing to be glass or crystal, and others with imitation or cultured pearls. One pair of pearl-style studs is presented in a plastic pouch with a Jersey Pearl brand label. No legible hallmarks or maker’s marks were identified on the metal mounts in the provided images.


Condition report:

All items show signs of wear consistent with age and use. The coins exhibit surface scratches and minor oxidation. The jewellery items display surface tarnishing and some loss of finish to the yellow-tone metal components. The cameo and filigree elements appear to be in good structural condition. Some earrings in the assortment may be singles or missing their scrolls.