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 / 10�'' Weight: 52g
Pair of antique moss agate and diamond cufflinks, French c.1900, circular panels with dendritic agate centres bordered by rose cut diamonds, close cut down collet set in silver and gold with sprial fluted backs, figure-of-eight bar connectors
Art Deco diamond and rock crystal lady's wristwatch by Cartier, Paris, with workshop mark for Edmond Jaeger, with rectangular crystal links alternating diamond set bar joins including two principal round brilliant cut diamond circular clusters,
Early 20th century ruby and diamond heart and circle garland pendant, c.1910, with central pear shaped ruby and diamond heart, the facetted ruby of approximately 0.85ct,
Antique graduated golden topaz collets as a bandeau, formerly belonging to Gloria, the late Dowager Countess Bathurst, converted probably from bracelets,