A group of 19th century jewellery, comprising: a Victorian garnet set heart shaped padlock clasp with glazed locket verso; a half pearl set hoop pendant; a pearl and diamond set wreath brooch mounted in silver and gold; a pearl, sapphire and diamond set open crescent brooch mounted in silver and gold; a silver and gold diamond set bale; a facetted pear shaped citrine and mount, (the citrine loose); an agate bracelet with missing panels; a Victorian gold ruby, half pearl and enamel locket pendant; two gold mounted agate brooches; a gilt metal half pearl and enamel brooch; three shell cameo brooches; a gilt metal glazed locket pendant; a gilt metal agate brooch; and two painted porcelain pendants, one in gold mount stamped 18ct (18) Please note that the pearls have not been tested for natural origin

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