- 332
Enamel and diamond Royal Presentation Brooch, circa 1940
Estimate
3,500 - 5,000 CHF
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Description
Designed as a graduated wreath centring on ER for Elizabeth Regina, Queen Elizabeth, consort to King George VI, surmounted by a crown, set with rose and single-cut diamonds, further decorated with red guilloché enamel, fitted case Carrington & Co Ltd., 130 Regent St. W.1.
Condition
Mounted in silver and gold. Diamonds of decorative quality. Enamel with only a few scratches but well preserved. Normal signs of wear to the metal and tarnish commensurate with age. Well preserved, in good condition.
"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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
By family tradition this jewel and the other three brooches, lots 336, 338 and 339 were each gifted to one of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother's goddaughters; one, the rock crystal rose brooch, on the occasion of their Christening and the others were given as tokens of friendship. Born Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon (4th August 1900 -30th March 2002) she married Albert, Duke of York in 1923, in 1936 becoming Queen consort of King George VI until his death in 1952. Her husband unexpectedly became King after Edward VIII abdicated to marry Mrs Wallis Simpson.