Fine Jewels

Aquamarine and diamond brooch, circa 1930

Lot closes

November 27, 03:48 PM GMT

Estimate

5,000 - 7,000 GBP

Starting Bid

4,500 GBP

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Lot Details

Description

Centering a step-cut aquamarine between by detachable shield-shaped clip, set with old brilliant-cut diamonds.

Probably a wedding gift from Lord Edward and Lady Adelaide ‘Dodo’ Guinness, later 1st Earl and Countess of Iveagh to Lady Marjorie Manners in 1912.

The Chronicle, Friday, August 12^th, 1912, ‘The Marriage of the Marquess of Anglesey to Lady Marjorie Manners, The Bride’s Presents’, ‘The Lord and Lady Iveagh, aqua marine in diamonds’

London; 16 Arlington Street, townhouse of the Duke and Duchess of Rutland, the wedding presents of Lady Marjorie Manners and the 6th Marquess of Anglesey, summer 1912.

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