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Lot 89 · Antique Jewellery

Two shell cameo brooches

Two Shell Cameo Brooches

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Estimate
£400–£500 hammer ≈ $735–$919
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — Antique Jewellery , London (South Kensington) · 17 May 2005
Record ID
TB-2026-5814204
Record
first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Two Shell Cameo Brooches, Two shell cameo brooches. Christie's, 17 May 2005, lot 89. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5814204.

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From the same sale Antique Jewellery · May 2005

LotArtistEstimateResult
A 19th century gold and mosaic brooch A 19th century gold and mosaic brooch £500–£600
Three pairs of earpendants Three pairs of earpendants £2,000–£3,000
A late 18th century gold, hairwork miniature clasp A late 18th century gold, hairwork miniature clasp £300–£400
A late 19th century rose-cut diamond, agate and pearl brooch A late 19th century rose-cut diamond, agate and pearl brooch £700–£900
A pair of late 19th century French gold Gothic revival cufflinks and … A pair of late 19th century French gold Gothic revival cufflinks and two dress studs £200–£300
A 19th century gold and enamel pocket watch A 19th century gold and enamel pocket watch £400–£600

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