Classic Design Including Property of the Marquess of Anglesey
Classic Design Including Property of the Marquess of Anglesey
The Property of the Marquess of Anglesey from the Private Apartment at Plas Newydd
The Anglesey Emerald: an emerald and diamond brooch, circa 1900
Lot Closed
April 11, 01:54 PM GMT
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
Of openwork foliate design, centering a step-cut emerald weighing approximately 8.30 carats.
Probably the brooch described as a wedding gift to Lady Marjorie Manners from her husband to be, Charles, 6th Marquess of Anglesey.
Lofts & Warner, London, An Inventory and Valuation […] At Plas Newydd, Anglesey, 1948, p.122, Jewels, ‘CLUSTER BROOCH, oval diamond with oblong emerald in centre. Platinum mounted’ (Private Family Archive).
The Chronicle, Friday, August 12th, 1912, ‘The Marriage of the Marquess of Anglesey to Lady Marjorie Manners, The Bride’s Presents’, ‘Bridegroom, diamond and emerald brooch’
Probably 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.