Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 11 June 2026

Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 11 June 2026

Catalogue

Lot 410: A Trio of Silver and Silver-Toned Items Including a Silver Marcasite Ring, a Fairy Brooch, and a Novelty Bookmark

This auction ended on June 11, 2026.

Start price: £10

Estimated price: £20 - £40

Buyer's Premium: 18%

A trio of silver and silver-toned metal items. the collection comprises a dome ring, a brooch, and a novelty bookmark. The ring features a high, openwork dome set with rows of faceted marcasite stones, with the interior of the band stamped with a mark appearing to read SILVER. The large cast-metal brooch is fashioned in the form of a winged fairy or nymph in a dynamic reclining pose, consistent with Art Nouveau styling. The third item is a novelty bookmark or letter opener with a handle cast in the form of a small child, resembling a Kewpie doll, attached to a flat, slotted blade.