Sale 5217
London, South Kensington
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6 November 2007
Price realised
GBP 1,062
Estimate
A group of 19th century jewellery Comprising: a mid-19th century canetille work pendant of cruciform shape, set with pear-shaped cabochon garnets, a circular cabochon garnet to the centre, each inset with a pearl accent, with cabochon emerald detail and matching pear-shaped drop, to a later fancy-link chain; a garnet and paste brooch/pendant, the centre set with an oval garnet and colourless paste cluster, with gold raised leaf and bead design border, circa 1870, to a later trace link chain, and a pair of matching earpendants; and an oval citrine and half pearl cluster brooch, circa 1890 (5)
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