A group of jewels including a watch by Beuche Girod, comprising: a 9ct gold lady's watch by Beuche Girod, case width 2.2cm, British hallmarks; a 9ct gold garter bracelet, length adjustable, British hallmark; a diamond bar brooch in 15ct gold, length 4.3cm; two shell cameo brooches and pendant, each in gold; a gold, diamond and paste ring designed as crossed snakes, size K; a jadeite and cultured pearl necklace with a paste clasp, necklace length 42.8cm; and an opaline glass and gilt metal brooch

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.