A steel-backed gold belt clasp with fobs, circa 1735 and later

cast and chased with a basket of flowers, the fobs including a later swivel seal with agate matrix engraved 'amour', a later miniature pen knife and two pear-shaped pomanders; a gilt-metal belt clasp, circa 1730; and a gold chatelaine, one panel engraved with the Forbes crest and motto, circa 1800 (a quantity)

First: One pomander lacking its base, rusting to steel and denting to penknife case; Second : damaged and with some verde gris and wear to gilding; third: one chain broken off but there Sold as seen. would recommend viewing. For further information, please contact the department directly : +44 207 293 5350
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