A group of jewellery,comprising: a 22ct gold wedding ring, London hallmarks, 1892, ring size M; an 18ct gold opal and diamond ring (centre stone lacking), Dublin hallmarks, 1998, ring size O; an 18ct gold ruby and diamond five stone ring, Birmingham hallmarks, 1866, ring size M; a 9ct gold charm bracelet; a garnet set bracelet, stamped 9ct; a single row cultured pearl bracelet with synthetic spinel set clasp, stamped C.18; a single row cultured pearl necklace with marquise shaped safety clasp stamped 375; an opal doublet pendant suspended on a trace link chain stamped 375; a three stone amethyst brooch; three cultured pearl bar brooches all stamped 9ct; a coral and blister pearl bar brooch stamped 9ct; and a gilt metal locket with one carnelian cover and one porcelain clock face cover (a lot)

Composed of several subsidiaries, the Drouot Group is a major player in the art market. Hôtel Drouot, located in the heart of Paris, has been the world's largest public auction center since 1852. 15 salerooms are available to more than 70 auction houses. The emulation generated by an annual offer of 230,000 artworks from 21 major specialities - from Antiquity to street art - attracts some 3,000 visitors every day. The Group's digital platform, Drouot.com, offers digital sales - Live auctions (live broadcasting and participation in auctions), Online-only auctions (dematerialised auctions) and Buy Now sales (sales of lots at fixed prices). Nearly 2 million items are offered annually by 600 auction houses. Auction news is reported every week in La Gazette Drouot, the leading weekly magazine for the art market and culture published by Auctionspress.