An antique paste necklace and earrings, 19th Century, the necklace with panels of colourless paste, some in a floral design, with a bow design to the front, with a hanging bird, all stones foiled in a closed back setting, with one pair of silver paste set earrings, to screw backs, tested as silver, and a single silver and gilt metal screw back earring, unmarked (4) Condition Report: The clasp has stones lacking, one earring has one stone lacking, the bird is detached from the necklace, some pastes discoloured. Overall worn condition. Tarnish.

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