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Lot 75:
Description
A collection of vintage accessories comprising a ladies Gold plated wristwatch, a brass matchbook holder, a magnifying monocle on chain, a taxidermy grouse foot brooch, and a beaded evening purse. The wristwatch features a hexagonal case with a textured mesh bracelet and fold-over clasp, housed in a fitted presentation box printed H. SAMUEL FOR FINE JEWELLERY. The brass matchbook holder opens to reveal an original matchbook printed Murray’s Cabaret Club BEAK ST. REGENT ST. W.1 LONDON’S OLDEST LUXURY CLUB, fitted with Bryant & May matchsticks marked MADE IN ENGLAND. The circular optical magnifying lens is mounted in a metal frame suspended from a flexible snake chain with a swivelling clasp. The Scottish brooch is formed from a preserved grouse foot mounted in silver-coloured metal set with a faceted purple stone and central cabochon accent. The small evening purse features a kiss-lock frame and is adorned with white sequins and clear seed beads.
Case width: 18 mm.
Condition report:
Pre-owned. The watch case and bracelet show light surface wear (photos 1 and 2), movement untested. The brass matchbook holder exhibits surface oxidation and tarnish, with minor wear to the inner paper label and partially used matches (photos 3 and 4). The optical monocle lens has light surface scratching and minimal tarnishing along the metal rim and chain (photo 5). The grouse foot brooch shows natural wear to the claws and minor matting to the fur (photo 3). The beaded purse displays slight discolouration to the fabric ground and minor loose threadwork (photo 1).
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