Lot 714 , A large engraved yellow metal mounted carved coral oval brooch, an early 20th century 9ct, seed pearl and carved coral bust ring etc.

A large engraved yellow metal mounted carved coral oval brooch, an early 20th century 9ct, seed pearl and carved coral bust ring, a yellow metal and coral horse head brooch and a pair of yellow metal and coral drop earrings.
Estimate £400-600

Gross weight 124 grams.
The large brooch has several small chips to ethe coral petrals. The carving is loose in situ as one claw is not holding the coral. Small scratches on back of frame where it has been tested.
The ring has some minor surface abrasions to the nose and there is visible residue/glue within the setting of the pearls. The setting has been altered as it used to be a brooch (visible solder around the shank setting).
Horse head has two chipped ears and small chip to the nose and top lip. Small drill hole?? to the mane. Brooch mounted has a hinged piece of metal, possibly broken now?? Setting appears to have onece been a bracelet or necklace clasp. Both earring are damaged, pieces missing, chipped stones and one has a piece that is present but broken.


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Sold for £650