Sale 8532
London, South Kensington
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12 October 1999
Price realised
GBP 506
Estimate
Three antique gold mounted gem set brooches comprising: a foiled garnet oval with single stone drop; an amethyst and half-pearl cluster with half pearl pendant loop; and a cabochon garnet single stone with beadwork border and locket back. See plates 7 & 8 for first two items (3)
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