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Lot 212: A Collection of Vintage and Contemporary Pearl and Bead Jewellery Including Rosita Berkeley

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Start price: £5

Estimated price: £5 - £10

Buyer's Premium:

An assortment of pearl and bead jewellery featuring a variety of styles and materials. The collection includes a multi-strand simulated pearl necklace with a rectangular silver-toned box clasp and a multi-strand pink seed pearl necklace with a cylindrical gold-toned clasp. Also present is a single strand of grey/silver-toned round pearls and multiple strands of cream and blush-pink cultured pearls in various lengths. Several strands feature baroque pearls integrated with irregular orange shell or coral-coloured segments. The lot contains clusters of small pink pearls, strands of clear faceted glass beads, and a quantity of loose pearls and partially strung beads in plastic bags. Included is a red heart-shaped presentation box with the interior lid marked Rosita BERKELEY. The metals used for the clasps are gold-toned and silver-toned base metals.


Condition report:

The items are in used condition with several strands appearing tangled. There are loose beads and unstrung sections present. The Rosita presentation box shows fraying and discolouration to the silk lining consistent with age. Metal clasps exhibit minor surface scratches and some tarnishing.