27th Jul, 2022 11:00
Jewellery, Watches & Silver
169
An emerald and diamond panel brooch, the openwork hexagonal panel centred with a trio of oval cabochon emeralds, framed by millegrain set foliate panels of graduated old, single and rose-cut diamonds, spaced by channels of step-cut emeralds and enclosed by an old-cut diamond border, two colour precious metal mounted, in fitted London & Ryder retailer's case, (one emerald deficient), total weight of old and single-cut diamonds approximately 1.20ct, length 4.3cm
This lot is from the estate of Edward Alfred Alexander Baldwin (1938 - 2021). Edward was the grandson of Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin, and the fourth Earl Baldwin of Bewdley. Stanley Baldwin was from an extraordinary family: Rudyard Kipling was his first cousin, Edward Burne-Jones and Edward Poynter were both uncles, his mother Louisa was a novelist, and her siblings included the famous Macdonald sisters. Edward Baldwin was committed to rehabilitating his grandfather's reputation and, being an only child, spent much of his life as sole custodian of these family objects.
Sold for £9,600
Estimated at £1,200 - £1,800
An emerald and diamond panel brooch, the openwork hexagonal panel centred with a trio of oval cabochon emeralds, framed by millegrain set foliate panels of graduated old, single and rose-cut diamonds, spaced by channels of step-cut emeralds and enclosed by an old-cut diamond border, two colour precious metal mounted, in fitted London & Ryder retailer's case, (one emerald deficient), total weight of old and single-cut diamonds approximately 1.20ct, length 4.3cm
This lot is from the estate of Edward Alfred Alexander Baldwin (1938 - 2021). Edward was the grandson of Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin, and the fourth Earl Baldwin of Bewdley. Stanley Baldwin was from an extraordinary family: Rudyard Kipling was his first cousin, Edward Burne-Jones and Edward Poynter were both uncles, his mother Louisa was a novelist, and her siblings included the famous Macdonald sisters. Edward Baldwin was committed to rehabilitating his grandfather's reputation and, being an only child, spent much of his life as sole custodian of these family objects.
The cabochon emeralds are well matched, of fairly vibrant light to mid-green hues, all containing fracture, fissure and mineral inclusions giving a sub-transparent appearance. Some of these inclusions are surface-reaching and each of the cabochons has surface wear, nicks and scuffs. The central cabochon measures approx. 6mm length x 5.1mm width x 3.7mm depth. One of the outer cabochons has a lower profile than the other and this smaller cabochon measures approx. 4.5mm length x 4mm width x 2.85mm depth. The other outer cabochon is slightly loose in the setting. Bordering emeralds are mostly well matched with slightly variable clarity, some stones containing mineral inclusions, fissures and surface-reaching fractures. Some stones have nicks/small chips. One of these outer emeralds is missing. Diamonds are well matched, bright and lively, occasional stones with small chips/surface-reaching fractures, estimated VS1 to P1 clarity and H to K colour, assessed mounted. Diamonds graduate from approx. 0.01ct to 0.03ct in size. The safety clasp to the mount has been pushed inwards and requires adjustment/repair, but the pin is functioning. The mount otherwise has surface wear, with solder joins visible at junctions within the frame and to the fittings, assumed to be part of manufacture. Metal standard is untested but the mount is possibly a gold/platinum combination. Width of panel 3.65cm. Gross weight approx. 12.8gm. General wear to case, small losses to exterior finish.
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Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 27th Jul, 2022
