Herbarium Nr
120
Scientific Name
FAGUS SYLVATICA
Common Name
European beech
Type
Brooch & Earrings
Place
London
Date
1950’s-60’s
Collected by
Carrington & Co
Material
Jaspis, nephrite, 585/1000 gold 14 k, silver, pavé set with single cut diamonds
Size
Brooch: 67,1 x 44,6 Earrings: 25,8 x 22,1
Total Weight
Brooch: 34,8 Earrings: 14,07
Condition
Good, later screwfitting. Boxed
Price
Sold
Court jewellers Carrington & Company, founded in 1780, was first established in London’s Regent Street. With Royal Warrants from Queen Victoria, Prince Albert, Edward VII, George V, as well as Nicholas I and II and Queen Alexandra of Russia, Carrington & Company has established true regal connections. Carrington’s collections were also retailed by Tiffany & Co and Cartier. Source: Hancocks page with Biographies.
Old advertissements from Carrington, as found at Grace’s Guide; the leading source of historical information on industry and manufacturing in Britain.
