Lot 94:
Sold for: £50
Description
A collection of vintage and contemporary jewellery including several pieces by Carrick of Scotland. The group comprises three cased Carrick sterling silver and coral-set items, featuring two necklaces and a brooch, each displaying stylised floral forms set with pink coral cabochons and small white pearls. The lot further includes two silver bangles in their original transparent retail packaging, each marked “Sterling Silver MADE IN ENGLAND”, and a wider hinged silver bangle with chased decoration. A white metal ring is present, set with an oval black cabochon, possibly onyx. The collection also features various brooches including two silver filigree butterflies, a floral brooch set with blue stones in a box labelled “Sterling Silver & REAL SAPPHIRES”, and a starburst pendant set with a blue stone. A clear plastic case contains a silver-toned medallion, the reverse inscribed “JUNE ASHLEY 7.12.58.”, bearing stamps including “C&Co” and English hallmarks featuring a lion passant. The medallion is housed in a box marked “A.M.D.I.”. Also included is a clear display case containing three silver coins.
Condition report:
The jewellery shows varying degrees of condition across the collection. The Carrick pieces and the sapphire-style floral brooch (photo 5) exhibit moderate to heavy tarnish consistent with age. The white metal ring (photo 3) shows surface wear and significant tarnish to the inner band. Several items remain in original retail packaging which shows signs of age-related yellowing and creasing (photo 3). The silver filigree butterfly brooches appear intact with no visible losses to the wirework (photo 5). Surface scratches and general wear are visible on the metal surfaces of the unboxed items (photo 1).
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