$22,500
of lozenge form, centered around an oval cabochon cut sapphire measuring approximately 7. 50 x 6.40 x 3.97 mm within a bezel with millegrain edgework surrounded by an intricate openwork foliate motif containing four shield cut emeralds and numerous old European cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.80 carat total, the inner border channel set with alternating rectangular calibre cut sapphires and emeralds, the outer fringe containing four old European cut diamonds at the compass points weighing approximately 0.48 carat total and 48 old European cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.33 carat total, double gallery, detachable brooch fitting, collapsible bail allows wear as pendant, together with a platinum chain. Hand inscribed: TIFFANY & Co. (scratch mark 1239). Accompanied by an original case signed TIFFANY & CO. NEW YORK PARIS LONDON. The case has been personalized with gold leaf lettering noting the original presentation of the pendant to Elizabeth McNairy on the occasion of her marriage to Francis Adair Monroe Jr. from Mr. and Mrs. Philip A. Rollins of New York in 1912, followed by the passing down of the pendant in 1941 upon the marriage of Elizabeth Monroe to Fitzhugh Willets Boggs. 13.70 dwts.
Auctioneer:
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers
Date:
2014-12-07
