Lot 1700

A MID 19TH CENTURY SUITE OF SEED PEARL JEWELLERY

With floral motifs of seed pearls mounted on mother of pearl backing, including a necklace with a pearl set box clasp, approximately 44cm in length, a brooch, a pendant and a pair of drop earrings, boxed

Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
Hammer price: £1,400
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.

CONDITION REPORT

All items have some elements of unmarked metal, which appears to be gold, silver and base metal

Necklace: Clasp fastens securely, some discolouration to the metal, one loose thread

Brooch: Clasp for brooch is bent but still fastens securely, all threads are secure. 52mm x 45mm

Pendant: Bale is made of thread and set with pearls, thread has a loose end but seems secure, mounted on mother of pearl and unmarked metal. 54mm x 38mm including bale

Earrings: some threads are sticking out one one earrings but all appears secure, earrings have post and butterfly fittings for pierced ears. 66mm in length including stud

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