λ A collection of clasps, 19th century

λ A collection of clasps, 19th century, comprising: sixteen clasps, including two set with colourless pastes; five clasps set with coral; one set with carnelian cabochons; one plain gold barrel clasp; four set with pearls; two in gold with designs of pansies in enamel; and one formed from a striped onyx bead, clasps variously set in gold and gilt metal; together with a late 18th century lozenge-shaped pearl, enamel and paste brooch, 4.0 x 1.5cm; two enamel and pearl jewel components, one with a dedicatory inscription; a synthetic ruby within a border of pearls; and a demi-lune shaped locket in a border of pearls, backing deficient; all pearls untested, variously mounted in gold, silver and gilt metal