Three items of mid 19th to early 20th century jewellery.

Overall condition good to fair. Surface scratches and discolouration in keeping with age and general wear. One split pearl deficient. One pin is a base metal replacement.

Some small losses to the mother-of-pearl backing and some seed pearls deficient to the seed pearl brooch. There are many seed pearls deficient to the single earring. The earring has a hook fitting for pierced ears. Possibly converted from another piece of jewellery. Possible repairs. Seed pearls untested for natural origin. Please see important notices for purchasers in our catalogue and online for coloured gemstones.

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