Sale 6065
London
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15 December 1998
Price realised
GBP 18,400
Estimate
A Pair of Pearl Earclips Each comprising a button pearl to the screw back attachment With certificate 10382458 dated 05/06/98 from the Gemological Institute of America stating that the pearls are natural (2)
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