Fellows and Sons | Established 1876

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If you’re looking for some stunning pieces of jewellery just before Christmas, Fellows’ upcoming Jewellery sale on Thursday 16th November features multiple beautiful items, including a caterpillar club brooch. The brooch is Lot 11.

caterpillar club 16th November

A ‘caterpillar club’ brooch. Sold for £1,531.20 including fees. 

The caterpillar design has red gem eyes, with Sgt. M. Skubiszewski engraved to the reverse, its length is 1.9cms and its weight is 1gm.

Caterpillar club brooches are given out informally to people whose lives have been saved by the use of a parachute in emergency situations. The caterpillar club was formed in 1922, and individuals of all nationalities are eligible. Parachute users when bailing out of a disabled aircraft are eligible for a caterpillar club brooch.

caterpillar club 16th November

There are some interesting charms up for auction in the upcoming Jewellery sale, including Lot 19, a 9ct gold ‘street vendor’ charm. The charm is the perfect Christmas item, with a fantastic design. It is designed as a textured roast chestnut seller, with articulated arms and head. It has hallmarks for London, 1973. Its length is 2.8cms and its Weight is 9gms. The estimate for this item is £120-£180.

street vendor charm 16th November

A 9ct gold ‘street vendor’ charm. Estimate: £120-£180.

Lot 574 is a 9ct gold ‘motor vehicle’ charm. It is designed an old fashioned automobile, with chauffeur and couple in the back seats. This charm also has hallmarks for London, 1973. The length of this charm is 2.6cms, and its weight is 6.9gms. The motor vehicle charm is estimated at £80-£120.

motor vehicle charm 16th November

A 9ct gold ‘motor vehicle’ charm. Estimate: £80 – £120

The upcoming jewellery sale is the perfect opportunity to get your hands on some treasures, just in time for Christmas. Click the link attached below to view the sale, including these alluring items, and many more!

The catalogue for Fellows’ upcoming Jewellery sale is available to view online and in person at the following times:

11 November 2017 11am – 4pm
14 November 2017 10am – 4pm
15 November 2017 10am – 4pm
16 November 2017 8.30am – 10am

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The auction will take place on Thursday 16th November, starting at 10am.