Antique graduated golden topaz collets as a bandeau, formerly belonging to Gloria, the late Dowager Countess Bathurst, converted probably from bracelets,
the nineteen golden-orange topaz collets, c.1800, close cut-down collet set in gold, fitted upon a later double-wire headband.
Provenance:
By family tradition, left by HRH The Princess Amelia (1783-1810), daughter of George III, to her Lady in Waiting, The Hon. Mrs George Villiers (1775-1856) and by descent to her great granddaughter, Lilias Borthwick, later Countess Bathurst (1871-1965) and by descent in the Bathurst family.
Length around collets 26.5cm / 10½''Weight: 52g
19th century banded agate and gold collet suite of necklace, bracelet and pair of earrings, British c.1820, the graduated necklace and uniform bracelet also joining to form a longer necklace,
Early 20th century pink sapphire and diamond garland pendant, English c.1905, of oval outline hung to centre with a pear shaped pink sapphire of approximately 2.25ct,
Antique graduated golden topaz collets as a bandeau, formerly belonging to Gloria, the late Dowager Countess Bathurst, converted probably from bracelets,