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Lot 2
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Bonhams Skinner
274 Cedar Hill Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
United States
Founded over four decades ago, Bonhams Skinner offers more than 60 auctions annually. Bonhams Skinner auctions reach an international audience and showcase the unique, rare, and beautiful in dozens of categories, including the fine and decorative arts, jewelry, modern design, musical instruments, sc...Read more
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About Auction
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By Bonhams Skinner
May 18, 2021
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2021-05-18 10:00:00
2021-05-18 10:00:00
America/New_York
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Bidsquare : Important Jewelry
https://www.bidsquare.com/auctions/skinner/important-jewelry-6912
The May Important Jewelry auction features over 200 lots of antique, period, and contemporary jewelry. Highlights include an antique Kashmir sapphire ring, the jewelry of original Gibson Girl Irene Langhorne Gibson, and a selection of pieces by Louis Comfort Tiffany. Bonhams Skinner bidsquare@bonhamsskinner.com
The May Important Jewelry auction features over 200 lots of antique, period, and contemporary jewelry. Highlights include an antique Kashmir sapphire ring, the jewelry of original Gibson Girl Irene Langhorne Gibson, and a selection of pieces by Louis Comfort Tiffany. Bonhams Skinner bidsquare@bonhamsskinner.com
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- Lot Description
Antique Diamond Earrings, set with old mine- and old pear-shape diamonds, approx. total wt. 7.50 cts., silver-topped gold mounts, lg. 2 in.
Provenance: Irene Langhorne Gibson (1873-1956), wife of famed American illustrator Charles Dana Gibson. Born in Virginia, Irene Langhorne was the daughter of railroad industrialist Chiswell Langhorne. Her sister was Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor, American-born British politician and the first woman seated as a Member of Parliament. The Langhorne sisters were known for their beauty and would later inspire some of Gibson's work. In 1894, Langhorne met Gibson at Delmonico's in New York City while attending a dinner in her honor. They married the following year, and Irene became the muse for her husband's iconic "Gibson Girl." She used her influence to take on numerous social causes and political issues in the early 20th century. Much of her work focused on disadvantaged children, which would continue throughout her life. The earrings, as well as the brooch (Lot 3) have descended through the family.Condition
Condition: Tarnish. Some minor loupe visible nicks. Later screwback findings with solder.
Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. - Shipping Info
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