Lot 663 , A Victorian gold (tests as 14ct), pearl and blue enamel tassel brooch with central buckle motif and a pair of matching earrings,
A Victorian gold (tests as 14ct), seed pearl and blue enamel tassel brooch with central buckle motif and a pair of matching ear clips, brooch overall 83mm, ear clips 41mm, gross 32 grams.
Estimate £400-600
Brooch- Part of one of the tassels is missing and the metal is quite tarnished in places. No damage to the enamel.
Ear clips- Probably altered later to ear clips?? Slight damage to the enamel on both. One has one tassel missing and a bent tassel.
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Sold for £800