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Lot 1364

TWO SWALLOW BROOCHES (2)

Each with pearl set swallows mounted to a bar testing as 18ct gold, with both pins testing as 9ct gold, combined gross weight 10 grams

Estimate: £320 - £380
Hammer price: £460
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.

Condition Report

Brooch with four swallows; evidence of glue around two half pearls to the swallow at the end, these are probably replaced.  it is marked 15 CT underneath the hinge, indistinct maker's mark probably a monogram A W by the hook of the clasp, otherwise in good condition. Length 44.3mm

Brooch with three swallows; One seed pearl missing from the front swallow, otherwise seed pearls are in good condition, some scratched jewellers digit codes at the back, otherwise in good condition, length 46.2mm

Suggested age circa 1900 for both.

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