FORTNIGHTLY HOUSE CLEARANCE AUCTION

FORTNIGHTLY HOUSE CLEARANCE AUCTION

Catalogue

Lot 271: An Assortment of Vintage Costume Jewellery and Collectibles including Commemorative Coins and a Lighter

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Start price: £5

Estimated price: £5 - £20

Buyer's Premium:

This collection comprises a diverse range of vintage costume jewellery and miscellaneous decorative items. Notable pieces include two UK commemorative crown coins, one clearly inscribed H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES AND LADY DIANA SPENCER 1981. A textured gold-tone rectangular lighter with a black decorative inset is included. The jewellery selection features a variety of cufflinks, including novelty designs such as computer keyboard keys marked Pause and Break, green grenade-form links, and several pairs with enamel depictions of vintage motor vehicles. Earrings within the lot include heart-shaped drops set with red faceted stones, silver-tone fan designs with central white beads, bird-motif drops, and red rose-form studs. The collection also contains two large velvet flower-form brooches with central amber-coloured faceted stones, a green patinated metal brooch in the form of a stylized bird, and a rectangular dichroic glass pendant. Other items include a circular framed miniature landscape print, a heart-shaped stick pin, a floral-patterned bead bracelet, and various silver-tone chains and charms, including one inscribed ALASKA. Materials appear to be base metals with silver-tone and gold-tone finishes, faceted glass, rhinestones, velvet, and ceramic. No hallmarks are visible to confirm precious metal content or specific designer attributions.


Condition report:

The items generally exhibit signs of age-related wear consistent with vintage use. Visible tarnish and surface oxidation are present on various metal components, particularly the cufflinks and chains. Some items show surface scratches and minor abrasions. The velvet on the flower brooches shows slight flattening and dust accumulation. The collection appears to contain some single earrings and small loose components. Overall condition is fair to good.