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A collection of assorted jewellery and men’s accessories. The group includes several necklaces, featuring a double strand of graduated faux pearls and a strand of large spherical orange-stained wooden beads. An assortment of gold-tone metal chains in various link styles is also present. The men’s accessories comprise a quantity of cufflinks in both gold-tone and silver-tone finishes, including a set of mother-of-pearl cufflinks and studs on a dark brown velvet display pad with a black and gold label reading REAL MOTHER OF PEARL MADE IN ENGLAND. A stainless steel identification bracelet with a curb link chain is included. The lot also features three enamel badges: a badge for the WOMENS ASSOCIATION UNION & TARIFF REFORM featuring a Union Jack, a KIWI PEACEKEEPER pin, and a British Red Cross rose pin. Several silver-tone charms are present, including a sailing ship and a poodle. A circular pendant is stamped on the reverse with the word SILVER. One silver-tone necklace chain features a small circular tag at the spring ring clasp stamped 925.
Condition report:
The collection shows various signs of wear and age across all pieces. Heavy tarnish and surface oxidation are visible on the silver-tone charms and the circular pendant (photo 3). The gold-tone chains and cufflinks exhibit minor surface scratches and some areas of metal discolouration (photo 1). The enamel on the badges appears intact with some light surface wear (photo 6). The faux pearls show light surface rubbing (photo 8). The wooden beads have small indentations and variations in the stain (photo 8). The velvet display pad for the mother-of-pearl set shows some crushing to the pile (photo 7).
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