$770
Small Group of Estate Jewelry, including a 14kt gold St. Christopher's medal on a 14kt gold bracelet, medal monogrammed "C.C.," a trio of ID bracelets all inscribed "FATTY" and joined together to form one bracelet, a pair of English 9kt gold cuff links, an English 9kt gold cross pendant on a 14kt gold chain, a 14kt gold bangle, and two incomplete chain bracelets. Provenance: From the estate of British figure skater Magdalena Cecilia Colledge (November 28, 1920-April 12, 2008). She was the youngest athlete to compete in the Winter Olympics, going on to become a World Champion in 1937, and silver medalist in the 1936 Winter Olympics in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany. Her championships include the European women''s from 1937-1939, and was six times the British national women''s champion. Becoming a professional skater in the 1940s, she relocated to the United States and coached at the Skating Club of Boston. She created the camel and layback spins and the one-foot axel jump.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2008-12-17
