Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 11 June 2026

Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 11 June 2026

Catalogue

Lot 431: A Late Victorian Sterling Silver and Applied Gold Brooch, Smith and Ewen, Birmingham 1901

This auction ended on June 11, 2026.

Start price: £10

Estimated price: £20 - £30

Buyer's Premium: 18%

Sold for: £28

A late Victorian sterling silver oval brooch with applied rose gold-toned floral decoration, manufactured by Smith and Ewen. The central motif features a sprig with three bell-shaped flowers and textured foliage. The silver base has a decorative border consisting of a chased scalloped edge. The reverse is fitted with a long hinged pin extending beyond the body and secured with a C-clasp. Hallmarked on the reverse with the maker mark S and E for Smith and Ewen, the Birmingham anchor assay office mark, the lion passant indicating sterling silver fineness, and the lowercase date letter b for the year 1901. Presented in a modern fitted jewellery box.