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A collection of personal effects and costume jewellery featuring three wristwatches and a variety of commemorative and decorative items. The lot includes a trio of watches by Ravel, comprising one gold-tone example with an expandable bracelet and two silver-tone examples with black leather-effect straps. Each watch bears the printed name RAVEL on the dial. The assortment includes a series of enamel and metal badges including items marked PREFECT, SCHOOL COUNCIL, and COMMITTEE, alongside an AFS pin and several Transport Workers Union pins.
The collection further contains multiple cufflinks in various styles such as silver-tone crested buttons, gold-tone leaf motifs, and enamel-inset pieces. Also present is a selection of British coinage, notably a 1977 Silver Jubilee commemorative crown and various decimal denominations. Jewellery items include a pair of gold-tone drop earrings with red quatrefoil motifs, pearl-effect drop earrings, and a ring set with a red stone. The lot is accompanied by a square box with a floral transfer-printed design to the lid and a blue plastic storage case. One silver-tone bar pin features openwork lettering spelling LOVE.
Condition report:
The collection shows various signs of wear and age-related tarnish throughout. The wristwatches exhibit visible wear to the straps, with cracking and surface loss particularly evident on the black leather-effect bands (photo 1). Metal surfaces on the badges and cufflinks show varying degrees of surface oxidation and tarnish (photo 3). The floral box lid shows minor surface abrasions and fading to the printed decoration (photo 1). The enamel on the school badges appears largely intact, though fine surface scratches are visible under close inspection.
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