COLLECTION
of
'GOLD & PEARL' THEMED
VINTAGE JEWELLERY ITEMS
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Time for a clear-out of my vintage jewellery collection - obtained mainly from estate sales and auctions in the USA, & some sourced from UK (family and auctions).
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There are over FOURTEEN good quality items in this lot comprising earrings (3 clips and 2 pierced), articulated pendant, pendant and earring set, and 7 brooches/pins.
Period from the 50' 60's 70's & 80's - some signed
(TRIFARI, DUBIN, ANN TAYLOR, CASUAL CORNER, AVON)
Virtually all these pieces were purchased from American sources.
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Collection comprises the following items:
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Very large abstract crescent shaped brooch with scroll type cut-outs, in matte gold finish with safety clasp - signed 'CASUAL CORNER' - measures 60mm x 67mm approx.
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Large SUN RAY brooch with white pearlised centre and matte gold rays, with safety clasp - signed 'ANN TAYLOR' - measures 65mm diameter approx. Some minor scratch marks apropriate to age and wear, but also a small area approx 3mm long on the inside edge of one ray where the gold finish has worn off or been scraped.
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Four petalled gp flower brooch with safety clasp - signed 'TRIFARI' - measures 45mm across approx. - excellent condition.
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GP openwork leaf brooch with safety clasp - unsigned - measures 37mm x 52mm approx. - excellent condition.
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Stylised gp flower brooch with 7 faux pearls, safety clasp - unsigned - measures 45mm across widest part - very good condition.
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Flower leaf and butterfly brooch with two rhinestones enamelling and faux pearl drop, safety clasp - signed 'AVON' - measures 64mm across widest part - in excellent condition.
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Gp push pin with bow, faux pearl, and inverted heart with pink rose - signed 'AVON' - measures 32mm x 20mm - in excellent condition.
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My favourite piece! Articulated Elephant pendant (probably the oldest piece in the collection). Body made from two kidney shaped faux pearl beads, with gp back legs (little clear faceted crystal in end of tail), gp front legs and head with two red crystal eyes, central decorative gp harness, two parts move independantly of each other, can be made to sit on its hind legs, stand, etc. Nice detailing on feet, trunk and rump. Unsigned - measures 43mm across from trunk to tail. Showing minor signs of wear as would be expected on an item of its age.
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Large pair of faux pearl 'beaded knot' clip earrings - unsigned - measure 31mm across approx.
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Small pair of opal and crystal clip earrings in unmarked heart shaped gold or gp setting - unsigned - measure 10mm across width of heart.
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Pair of Toledo clip earrings - long drop with faux pearl hanging from stylised bow - unsigned - 43mm long approx.
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GP & double row faux pearl hoops for pierced ears - unsigned - 22mm x 9mm
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GP and faux pearl earrings for pierced ears - signed - 'DUBIN - NR' - 42mm long approx.
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Set of matching gp, faux pearl and crystal pendant and earrings - unsigned - 12mm diameter.
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All descriptions are as accurate as possible, and if you would like any further information or photographs, please don't hesitiate to email me.
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Buyer to pay P&P of £3.00 for first-class post.
But please note
Royal Mail insurance cover is only available for jewellery items if sent via Special Delivery which will cost £6.00
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