Sale 9181
London, South Kensington
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4 September 2001
Price realised
GBP 282
Estimate
Two Victorian gold and turquoise locket back brooches, one navette shaped with central pavé turquoise boss and wire and beadwork surround; the other shield shaped with rose-cut diamond and turquoise raised central boss and applied leaf and bead decoration. See plate 1 (2)
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