Lot 127 , A collection of jewels, late 19th/early 20th century
A collection of jewels, late 19th/early 20th century, comprising: a Victorian heart-shaped 15ct gold locket decorated with the letter E in seed pearls, length 2.7cm, British hallmarks for Chester, 1894; a bar brooch also decorated with the letter E in seed pearls, length 3cm, one seed pearl deficient; a circular gold locket decorated to each side with an escutcheon in a garter border, the interior with a glazed compartment containing a lock of hair, and inscribed 'Budget 30th May 1869', length 3cm; a gold safety pin brooch, length 5cm, stamped 9ct; a pair of gold collar studs engraved with floral scrollwork and each inscribed 'Froggy', 1.1cm diameter each; and a child's two-row seed pearl necklace with gold barrel clasp, length 35cm
£150-250
Condition:
In fair to good condition, with typical age-related wear. E locket is a pendant not a locket. Back of heart-shaped pendant is dented. Seed pearl deficient to 'E' bar brooch. One 'Froggy' collar stud slightly bent, not severely. Some seed pearls with typical discoloration. Combined gross weight excluding seed pearl necklace approximately 13 grams.
Sold for £500