Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., Inc.
Live Auction

August 25, 2023: Summer Americana - Day Two

Fri, Aug 25, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1349

VICTORIAN ANTIQUE CARVED WHITBY JET MOURNING / FASHION BROOCHES, LOT OF THREE

Estimate: $80 - $120
Sold for
$127.50
Sold Price includes BP

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

VICTORIAN ANTIQUE CARVED WHITBY JET MOURNING / FASHION BROOCHES, LOT OF THREE, comprising a large ovoid example featuring a piece of mother-of-pearl to center, a square-form example with spherical center, and a round-form example with cross design, each with a pin fastener. Second half 19th century. Ovoid example 1 3/4" x 1 1/2" OA.

Condition

Mostly in very good overall condition with minor wear, other minor to moderate imperfections including surface scratches, slight bending to pins, and one or a few flakes and nicks mostly to back edges; ovoid example with a couple of minor sliver chips to back edge, possibly as made, old residue at one end edge possibly being a repair, metal backing with oxidation; square form with a chip to one corner, minimally affecting the front; round form having pin fastener reattached with glue to back. 

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