Sold for $1,651

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium

Lot Description

A GROUP OF NINE BROOCHES

THE FIRST
Circular brooch in silver with multicolored stones. Inscribed: "Thank you Madeleine Albright / City Year / Women Investing in Education / May 11, 2016 / Ceci Wong."

THE SECOND
Large insect-shape brooch in silver and resin.

THE THIRD
Circular brooch in silver and resin.

THE FOURTH
Silver brooch in curved linear design with amber.

THE FIFTH
Brushed-finish crescent-shaped brooch with amber.

THE SIXTH
Jane Swensen, silver brooch with linear pattern.

Provenance: Gift to Secretary Madeleine K. Albright from the US Institute of Peace.

THE SEVENTH
Loop-shaped brooch in .sterling silver.

THE EIGHTH
Engraved silver brooch.

THE NINTH
Egg-shaped amber pendant in silver setting.

Condition Report

Condition:

The overall condition of each item is good. Light signs of wear commensurate with age and use, including tarnish, small surface abrasions, and indentations.

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