Boningtons to auction HRH Princess Margarets exquisite jewelry, objets dart Nov.

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All pieces convey with leather-cased Certificate of Provenance from Kensington Palace

EPPING, U.K. In the world of fine jewels, provenance is second only to inherent
quality. If a jewel has previously been owned by a celebrity Elizabeth Taylor, for
example that connection becomes a permanent part of its history and allure. But an
even greater level of cachet is added when jewelry has been part of a royal collection.
That is the case with a boutique selection in Boningtons November 15 auction that
features exquisite jewelry and objets dart formerly in the Collection of Her Royal
Highness The Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon.

The daughter of H.M. King George VI and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, and the
only sibling of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Margaret was renowned for her beauty
and fashion sense, as well as an artsy entourage that included society, show business
celebrities and bohemians. In 2006, four years after Margarets passing, Christies
auctioned a portion of her salubrious estate holdings that included an exquisite Faberge
clock (world record US$1.64 million) and the Poltimore tiara ($1.23 million), which the
princess wore in her 1960 wedding to Antony Armstrong-Jones, Lord Snowdon.

Now, 11 years after that headlining-making auction, there will be a second opportunity to
bid on jewelry of the highest quality from Princess Margarets collection. Each of the 13
royal lots was purchased at the 2006 Christies auction and conveys with a leather-cased,
wax-sealed Certificate of Provenance from Kensington Palace, signed by Princess
Margarets son, Viscount Linley, and Christies Internationals then-CEO, Edward
Dolman.

Among the auction highlights is Princess Margarets magnificent circa-1925 sapphire and
diamond brooch. It is designed in Art Deco style as an openwork geometric plaque with
three rectangular sapphires set to the single and old-cut diamond border. Presented in a
blue leather case from Collingwood (Jewellers) Ltd, 46 Conduit Street, the brooch comes
with unique provenance, having been a family gift to Margaret on her confirmation day.
It comes with a note in the hand of her grandmother, H.M. Queen Mary, that says, For
darling Margaret on her confirmation day from her loving Grannie Mary R God bless
you. April 15th 1946. It is expected to make $46,400-$72,900.

A suite consisting of an emerald and diamond ring with matching earclips is also one of
the premier jewelry lots in Boningtons sale. The ring is set with a rectangular-cut
emerald between tapered baguette diamond corners to the bombe, pave-set diamond
mount and shoulders. The pre-sale estimate is $10,600-$15,900.

A superb antique diamond and enamel bracelet features old and rose-cut diamond floral
clusters on blue enamel, with rose-cut diamond expandable links. A stunning and most
original design, it bears the Victorian registration mark for November 1, 1842. The
bracelet is presented in a later, fitted green leather box from Garrard & Co., London. The
auction estimate is $26,500-$39,700.

Wonderfully designed with an oval cabochon turquoise serving as the central point in a
diamond-studded bow, an antique silver and gold brooch dates to around 1860. The
central cluster is detachable, as is the brooch fitting, making the piece as versatile as it is
beautiful. Estimate: $15,900-$23,800

A circa-1840 gold demi-parure consists of a matching bracelet, brooch and pair of

earrings (later adapted), each component piece designed as a hollow-gold engraved knot
with suspended twin tassels. The suite comes in its original fitted maroon leather case and
is estimated at $10,600-$15,900.

An exceptionally fine Russian Faberge cut-glass box with vari-colored, gold-mounted

lapis lazuli bears the workmasters mark of Henrik Wigstrom, St. Petersburg, 1896-1908;
and the scratched inventory number 11595. The cover is engraved around the edges
with floral garlands as well as within the gold laurel-leaf border. Measuring 6.6cm long,
the box carries the highest estimate in the sale: $79,500-$106,000

Highly decorative, a Continental gold-mounted gray agate snuffbox dates to the first half
of the 20th century and is embellished with diamond mounted gold and silver drapery
swags around its sides. The hinged cover features and egg-and-dart border with an
applied twisted drapery motif and a diamond border surrounding a central paste stone.
Possibly of German manufacture but with French import marks, it comes to auction with
a $13,250-$19,900 estimate.

Other items from the royal collection include a circa-1950 Cartier gem-set gold cigarette
case, an 1834 William IV gold snuffbox, a diamond and silver-set lapis lazuli desk seal in
case, a circa-1905 gem-set platinum and chalcedony card case, and antique decorative art.

Boningtons Nov. 15, 2017 Fine Art & Antiques Auction featuring important jewelry and
objets dart from the Collection of H.R.H. The Princess Margaret will begin at 11 a.m.
UK time (6 a.m. US Eastern Time). The gallery is located in Epping, Essex, in Greater
London. All methods of bidding are available, including absentee, phone and live online
(www.the-saleroom.com). For additional information, contact Boningtons by emailing
admin@boningtons.com or calling 011 44 208 508 4800. Web: www.boningtons.com.

CAPTIONS:

Antique (1842 mark) diamond and enamel bracelet with old and rose-cut diamond floral
clusters on blue enamel, with rose-cut diamond expandable links. From the Collection of
H.R.H. The Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon. Signed Certificate of Provenance
from Kensington Palace. Estimate: $26,500-$39,700
Image provided by Boningtons Auctioneers
Certificate:
Circa-1925 Art Deco sapphire and diamond brooch gifted to Princess Margaret on her
confirmation day at Windsor Castle. Accompanied by hand-written note from Margarets
grandmother, Queen Mary. From the Collection of H.R.H. The Princess Margaret,
Countess of Snowdon. Signed Certificate of Provenance from Kensington Palace.
Provenance: Christies London, June 3, 2006. Estimate: $46,400-$72,900
Image provided by Boningtons Auctioneers

Contact:
Boningtons
Louise Asser, Senior Partner
Forest Lodge Commercial Complex, High Road
Epping, Essex, CM16 5HW
011 44 208 508 4800
admin@boningtons.com
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