FORTNIGHTLY HOUSE CLEARANCE AUCTION

FORTNIGHTLY HOUSE CLEARANCE AUCTION

Catalogue

Lot 269: An Assortment of Vintage and Modern Costume Jewellery, Wristwatches, and Decorative Objects

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Start price: £5

Estimated price: £5 - £10

Buyer's Premium:

A collection of assorted costume jewellery and small decorative items. The group includes three wristwatches: two silver-tone metal watches with white dials marked Accurist and one two-tone silver and gold-tone metal watch with a gold-coloured dial marked Limit. The assortment features various necklaces, including a multi-strand blue glass bead necklace, a purple stone bead necklace, and a turquoise-coloured bead necklace with a large, oval, repoussé-decorated white metal pendant featuring a blue cabochon. Included bracelets are a white metal Egyptian Revival style link bracelet with pharaoh and elephant motifs, and bead bracelets featuring carved skull-form beads in white and black. Earrings include a pair of white metal and iridescent abalone shell circular drops, various gold-tone hoops, and blue glass dangles. A trio of rings is present: one silver-tone band with a square-cut green stone and clear accents marked 925, one silver-tone ring with two pear-cut red stones, and one gold-tone ring with a round red stone. Additional items include a small ivory-coloured box with a lid inset with a portrait miniature, a repoussé-decorated white metal scent bottle, a miniature leather ballet shoe, and a small gold-tone compact. The pieces are constructed from various materials including base metals, glass, stone, and shell.


Condition report:

The collection shows varying degrees of wear consistent with age and use. Minor tarnishing is present on metal surfaces, particularly the white metal components. Light surface scratches are visible on watch crystals and metal cases. Watches are untested for timekeeping accuracy. Decorative items show light shelf wear.