12th Nov, 2022 9:30 GMT/BST
Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver
2336
A Three Row Seed Pearl Necklace
the 191:194:201 seed pearls knotted to a rectangular clasp comprising of hairwork locket compartment within a border of split pearls, in yellow claw settings
length 55cm
By repute the necklace was given to English Governess, Sophia Higginbotham, by Tsar Nicholas I and Empress Alexandra, to mark her service as teacher of their daughter Grand Duchess Alexandrina (b.1825-d.1844). The necklace is believed to have a tiny lock of Alexandrina's (Adini's) hair plaited within the clasp. Thence by descent.
NB: The pearls have not been laboratory tested.
Sold for £1,000
Estimated at £700 - £1,000
The necklace is in fair condition with discolouration to the clasp. We cannot guarantee the integrity of the string. It fastens with a tongue and box catch. It bears no hallmark nor stamp but in our opinion would test as gold. Gross weight 28.7 grams. CR made 23.09.22.
Auction: Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 12th Nov, 2022
Fine Jewellery, Watches and Silver Sales are held three times a year, coinciding with the Fine Sales. They offer the top tier of consignments, focusing on important diamonds, fine period and designer jewellery, the most desirable vintage and modern luxury watches by top makers and fine pieces of period silver.
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Sunday 6 November 11am-4pm, Monday 7 November to Friday 11 November 10am-4pm and morning of sale from 8am.
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