A group of jewels including a gold mesh purse, comprising: a mother of pearl compass pendant mounted in gold, date 1928, length 3.2cm including bail; a gold half hunter pocket watch, length 4.1cm including suspension hoop, stamped 14K, numbered 194256; a gold mesh purse, early 20th century, length 9.1cm, French export assay marks for 18ct gold, gross weight 28 grams; and a silver thimble, fitted case

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