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Saturday 24 October 2026, 12:30

Lot 179: A Large Assortment of Mixed Costume Jewellery and Crafting Components

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Start price: £20

Estimate: £20 - £30

Buyer’s premium: 22%

A substantial collection of assorted costume jewellery and jewellery-making components contained within a plastic tray. The lot features a diverse range of styles, including bohemian beaded necklaces, chunky ethnic-style wooden pieces, and statement rhinestone-set fashion jewellery. Materials observed include faceted and smooth glass beads, acrylic and plastic components, and turned or carved wooden beads. Decorative elements include iridescent shell and mother-of-pearl discs, faux pearls in various shades such as white, pink, and pale blue, and textile features including a pink feather and corded elements.

The collection contains several metal components in silver-tone, gold-tone, and copper-tone finishes. Notable pieces include a large ornate silver-tone heart-shaped pendant, various charms, and strands featuring multi-coloured rhinestones. Some components appear to be made from early plastics or resins with mottled green and brown finishes.

The front of the brown plastic tray bears a white adhesive label with handwritten text reading TRAY NOT IN SALE PLEASE LEAVE IN ROOM. A separate white printed adhesive lot label is present, reading SHELBYS AUCTIONEERS LOT 179 01132502626. No maker names or designer signatures are clearly legible on the individual jewellery items within the lot.

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