Christie’s is auctioning the Collection of the late Lord and Lady Swaythling, the pictures, furniture, porcelain and objets d’art, both inherited and collected by David and Ninette Montagu which graced their striking modern London residence and late 19th-century house at Newmarket. Among the sale are 43 lots of spectacular antique and modern jewellery, which we are featuring today!
The Collection of the late Lord and Lady Swaythling | 27 May 2022
Koch Pearl and Diamond Tiara
Estimate: GBP 80,000 – GBP 120,000
Belle Epoque Diamond Tiara
Estimate: GBP 15,000 – GBP 20,000
Diamond Fringe Tiara/Necklace
Estimate: GBP 30,000 – GBP 50,000
Tourmaline and Diamond Tiara/Necklace
Estimate: GBP 12,000 – GBP 18,000
Amethyst and Diamond Necklace and Earrings
Estimate: GBP 7,000 – GBP 10,000
Diamond Flower Brooch | Diamond Leaf Earrings | Diamond Flower Brooches | Amethyst and Diamond Earrings | Amethyst and Diamond Bracelet | Enamel, Pearl and Diamond Bracelet | Topaz and Sapphire Suite | Diamond Bow Brooch | Citrine and Seep Pearl Necklace | Group of Jewels | Necklace, Bracelet and Earrings
Estimate: GBP 1,000 – GBP 1,500 | GBP 4,000 – GBP 6,000 | GBP 15,000 – GBP 20,000 | GBP 3,000 – GBP 4,000 | GBP 5,000 – GBP 8,000 | GBP 800 – GBP 1,200 | GBP 3,000 – GBP 5,000 | GBP 2,000 – GBP 3,000 | GBP 800 – GBP 1,200 | GBP 400 – GBP 600 | GBP 6,000 – GBP 8,000
Georgian Diamond And Enamel Mourning Ring | Georgian Amethyst And Diamond Ring | Emerald And Diamond Ring | Emerald And Diamond Ring | Diamond Ring | Diamond Ring | Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring | Diamond Ring
Estimate: GBP 2,000 – GBP 3,000 | GBP 2,500 – GBP 3,500 | GBP 2,500 – GBP 3,500 | GBP 2,000 – GBP 3,000 | GBP 2,000 – GBP 3,000 | GBP 10,000 – GBP 15,000 | GBP 1,000 – GBP 1,500 | GBP 1,500 – GBP 2,000 | GBP 800 – GBP 1,200
If money were no object, I’d buy the Diamond Fringe Tiara/Necklace and the Amethyst Diamond Necklace and Earrings plus the amethyst bracelet and ring. They’re absolutely gorgeous! But of course, I’m sad that these families have to divest themselves of family heirlooms because of tax issues. At least that’s what I think this sale is for. TBH, I’d hate to have to sell my mum’s jewels because of taxes. It all seems so harsh…. 🙁