Two pearl brooches and a pendant, late 19th century

Lot Closed

January 14, 04:09 PM GMT

Estimate

150 - 200 GBP

Lot Details

Description

Property of the descendants of William & Robert Adam

Two pearl brooches and a pendant

late 19th century

Comprising: an oval pendant set with pearls arranged in a star motif, the reverse with a glazed compartment with a photograph, fitted case stamped London & Ryder; a floral brooch composed of cannetille set with pearls; and a bar brooch set with a pearl, fitted case.

Please note that the pearls have not been tested for natural origin.

Juliet Adam, neé Palmer, (1857-1927) who was the wife of the diplomat Charles Fox Frederick Adam (1852-1913) and daughter of Commodore James Croxhall Palmer, (1811-1885), Surgeon General of the US Navy;
Thence by descent.