Bidspirit auction | A Trio of Vintage Marcasite,

A Trio of Vintage Marcasite, Rhinestone, and Cultured Pearl Brooches - This collection comprises three vintage brooches presented in a period retailer case from G. Cornell and Sons Ltd of Maidstone. The first item is a stylized floral brooch, possibly an orchid, crafted in white metal. The petals are pavé-set with numerous marcasites, and a single dark grey cultured pearl measuring approximately 6mm is set at the centre. It is fitted with a horizontal pin and a simple C-clasp. A small rectangular mark is present on the reverse but is not clearly legible. The second item is a symmetrical oval cluster brooch in gold-toned base metal. It is set with clear faceted glass rhinestones, featuring a large central oval stone surrounded by a halo of round-cut stones and flanked by two pear-cut stones. It uses a horizontal pin with a C-clasp. The third item is a floral spray brooch featuring a decorative branch with four small five-petalled flowers. The leaves and petals are set with marcasites, and each flower is centred with a small white or cream cultured pearl of approximately 3mm. It is fitted with a vertical pin and a roll-over safety clasp. The presentation case is navy blue fabric-covered with a cream satin and black velvet interior, printed in gold-tone with the retailer details for G. Cornell and Sons Ltd, 12 and 14 Gabriels Hill, Maidstone. Grey pearl: 6mm diameter Flower pearls: 3mm diameter each.