Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 14 October 2026

Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 14 October 2026

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Lot 645: A Collection of Gilt-Metal Effect and White Metal Scarf Clips and Brooches

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Start price: £10

Estimated price: £20 - £30

Buyer's Premium: 18%

An assortment of vintage costume jewellery consisting primarily of scarf clips and brooches. The collection features a variety of designs including botanical motifs such as thistles, edelweiss, and floral clusters, alongside avian and geometric forms. Materials include gilt-metal effect and white metal bases with various finishes such as texturing, filigree, and polished surfaces. Decorative elements comprise faux pearls, turquoise-toned plastic or glass beads, light blue and clear rhinestones, and red cabochons. Notable pieces include a large turquoise-toned bead cluster brooch and several clips with mother-of-pearl? effect backgrounds featuring metal overlays. One oval white metal clip features a spring-loaded fastening mechanism to the reverse with a stippled texture, though no maker name is legible. Other items include a printed floral ceramic? insert brooch and a red cabochon? brooch.