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Lot 365: A Collection of Vintage and Costume Jewellery and Accessories including Examples by Napier and Swatch with Presentation Cases

This auction ended on September 2, 2026.

Start price: £5

Estimated price: £5 - £10

Buyer's Premium: 20%

Sold for: £26

This lot comprises a collection of vintage and costume jewellery and accessories including branded items and loose pieces. Included is a multi-coloured faceted stone bracelet in a grey presentation box marked H.SAMUEL and a faux pearl necklace with a black drawstring pouch marked Napier in script. A purple box marked DEBENHAMS contains two pairs of floral-motif stud earrings, one featuring white petals and the other possibly set with pearls or synthetic stones. The lot further contains two quartz wristwatches in plastic cases marked swatch QUARTZ and a cream-coloured box marked J. PEARSON TRURO. An assortment of lapel pins and brooches is present, including a red ribbon adorned with enamel pins including one marked NSPCC and another depicting a sun. A pin on a blue card is marked Sydney 2000. Other items include a large brass-tone C shaped buckle, a red cabochon brooch with a black and gold-tone border, and a silver-tone wreath brooch. Construction is largely base metal with glass or synthetic stones.


Condition report:

The items are in mixed condition throughout. Several pieces remain in their presentation boxes or plastic cases and appear to be in unused condition (photo 1). The large brass-tone buckle shows surface tarnish and signs of wear (photo 3). The enamel pins on the red ribbon show minor surface scratches (photo 2). The faux pearl necklace and bracelet stones appear intact in the photographs.