$711
Antique Gold and Garnet Snake Necklace, with cabochon garnet head and red glass eyes, completed by snake links, lg. 16 in., (losses). 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. Holds 14kt gold acid.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2008-12-09
