The Family Collection of the late Countess Mountbatten of Burma
The Family Collection of the late Countess Mountbatten of Burma
Diamond brooch, 19th century composite
Auction Closed
March 24, 08:41 PM GMT
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
Diamond brooch
19th century composite
designed as a spray of dog rose, the central flower mounted en tremblant, set with rose-cut diamonds in closed settings, two leaves and a rosehip set with cushion-shaped diamonds in open settings
Agatha, Marchioness of Sligo (1866-1965);
Doreen, Lady Brabourne (1896-1979)
Doreen, Lady Brabourne (1896-1979)
Inventory of Jewels belonging to Doreen, Lady Brabourne, 1965, boxes 2 & 3.
Lady Brabourne is photographed wearing the piece in a formal portrait from the late 1930s (see page 119).