Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 12 November 2026

Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 12 November 2026

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Lot 692: A Collection of Gilt-Metal Effect Brooches and Fashion Pins, Mid to Late 20th Century

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Start price: £10

Estimated price: £10 - £20

Buyer's Premium: 18%

An assortment of gilt-metal effect costume jewellery brooches featuring a variety of styles and motifs. The collection includes a large six-petalled starburst pin with a central pearl? and textured foliage, and a similar floral design set with a large amber-coloured glass stone surrounded by smaller brown rhinestones. Also present is an angel brooch with a textured finish and a caged skirt accented with green glass beads. Other designs comprise a polished spiral brooch, a heart-shaped pin with black enamel and clear rhinestones, a rose spray, and several abstract geometric and feathered forms. Some pieces feature polished finishes while others are heavily textured or brush-finished. One floral piece is fitted with a safety chain. The collection displays typical construction methods of the mid to late 20th century fashion jewellery trade, utilising non-precious metals and glass paste stones.