COLLECTION OF GENTLEMAN'S JEWELLERY

Comprising: a tie clip, with a central annular rock crystal reverse intaglio backed in mother-of-pearl, depicting the cipher of Edward VIII in royal blue, British hallmarks for London, 1961; a tie clip of textured woven design, signed Van Cleef & Arpels and numbered, a tie pin designed as a riding crop, a plaque brooch engraved with the initials .A.M.W., later metal pin, and another tie pin of loop design.

Cf: Sotheby's Catalogue, The Jewels of the Duchess of Windsor, 2nd and 3rd April 1987, Geneva, lot 175 when these pieces were formerly sold, not illustrated.

Reverse Intaglio Tie clip: Stamped 18 for 18 carat gold VCA tie clip: Stamped 750 for 18 carat gold. Numbered 19022. Riding Crop tie pin: Stamped 14K for 14 carat gold and an acorn. AMW brooch: Probably rose gold. Later metal pin. Loop Tie pin: Stamped rolled plate to inside of pin, some wear with base metal visible.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

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According to the Van Cleef & Arpels archives in New York, the Van Cleef & Arpels tie clip offered in this lot was purchased in 1951 by Mrs James Donahue (1886-1971) who was close to the Duchess of Windsor, Jessie Woolworth was the last surviving daughter of F.W.Woolworth, the founder of Woolworths stores.  Her son James Donahue (1915-1966), known as Jimmy became a constant companion of the Duke and Duchess in the early 1950s.

The initials A.M.W on the brooch are those of the Duchess of Windsor's mother, Alice Montague Warfield (1869-1929).

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