Jun 12, 2018 this incredible necklace was made by cartier in 1947 for the duchess of windsor. The catalog shows the lots in color and frequently shows a bw historic photo of the duchess wearing the jewel. The royal family gathered on the grounds of windsor castle this evening to toast the queen, who turned 90 on april 21st. The jewels were bought by the same anonymous bidder at one of the most famous auctions of recent times the fabulously glamorous sale of. Wallis simpson the duchess of windsor jewellery collection. Nicholas rayner and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Per request, a thread is being started to provide a catalog of some of the windsor jewels that are frequently mentioned throughout the various windsor threads.
The jewels of the duchess of windsor sothebys hard bound sale catalogue, 1987 also the windsor style by suzy menkes, also seven other volumes relating to faberge and antique porcelain, 9 vols. Exceptional jewels and precious objects formerly in the collection of the duchess of windsor view past auction details. The jewels of the late duchess of windsor sold for the benefit of the pasteur institue sothebys. Jewels of the duchess of windsor by rayner, nicholas. Feb 08, 1987 on april 2 and 3, almost a year after the duchess of windsor s death and 15 years after the dukes, most of her jewels will be auctioned at sothebys in geneva. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The book titled the duchess of windsor by michael bloch published in. Weve got one more tiara to round out our coverage of the swedish portion of the nobel prize festivities. The duchess of windsors jewels the enchanted manor. Windsor gems fetch record price the late duchess of windsors jewellery has been sold for.
The duchess of windsor worked closely with designers to come up with stylish pieces. Buy the jewels of the duchess of windsor by culme, john, rayner, nicholas isbn. The jewels of the duchess of windsor by john culme. The jewels of the duchess of windsor maryland historical. April 24, 1986 this post will be about some of the items in her magnificent jewelry collection. Romantics all over the world were sighing this week when the duchess of windsors jewels lovetokens from her husband went under the hammer. The duchess of windsor collection for the love of wallis. The duke of windsor passed away in 1972, and the duchess lived on in paris as a widow. Duchess of windsor jewels for jewelry lovers and connoisseurs alike, the recently released jewelry tome, celebrating jewellery by sothebys jewelry specialists david bennett and daniela mascetti, is a dazzling feast f duchess of windsor jewels jewelry of the duchess of windsor see more. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. I think that the publisher needs to state the truth. Kate wore the cartier halo tiara, aka the scroll tiara, which was purchased by the duke of york in 1937 for his wife, elizabeth.
But more than half the book was devoted to the dukes jewelry which i was not interested in. The gems that the crosses were set with included aquamarine, ruby, emerald, amethyst and diamonds. Her father died shortly after her birth and she and her widowed mother were partly. The book is comprised of previously unseen letters that mostly passed between wallis simpson and edward, whom she calls david. One of the most colorful jewels worn by the duchess of windsor was a charm bracelet with nine colored gemstone crosses. The jewels of the late duchess of windsor sold for the. Topical press agencygetty images robes and jewels of titled american women to be worn at the coronation of king george. See more ideas about jewels, royal jewels, wallis simpson. Hardback book in dust jacket in very good condition but for a small taer to the front of the jacket. The extraordinary jewellery collection of wallis simpson, the duchess of windsor. The collection, originally auctioned in 1983, comprises 20 pieces owned by wallis simpson, the. Robes and jewels of titled american women 1911 a peer and peeresses gather outside westminster abbey on coronation day in 1911 photo.
Published since 1845, blue book has evolved into an annual collection highlighting rare gemstones and unparalleled craftsmanship. Does kate get a tiara from the queen now shes a duchess. The brooch was designed to incorporate several meaningful symbols that were important to the couple. The extraordinary jewellery collection of wallis simpson. Duchess of windsors jewellery to go up for auction. The jewels of the late duchess of windsor sold for the benefit of. The story of the duke and duchess of windsor has been written about extensively in the history books. Judging royals by their cover royal jewels, fashion and beauty. Possibly the greatest fine jewelry collection in the world.
It will follow the same basic guidelines that the fa set down for a similar index of imperial family photos. Vogues book of houses, gardens, people, windsors dining room in paris color trends decorating with orange gray crocodile side table, sharing luxury designer home decor inspirations and. Windsor jewels bring an auction record the new york. For instance, take the duchess of windsor, formerly wallis warfield simpson, whose jewelry went to auction a year after her death in 1987. The wallis simpson jewelry collection consisted of 214 pieces. About 1,000 bidders and 300 members of the media crowded into a huge tent erected by sothebys next to lake geneva for the twoday sale. The jewels king edward viii gave wallis warfield simpson set.
You love historice jewerly this is the book for you. Duke and duchess of windsor scrapbooks, 19361938, ms. Sep 24, 2010 twentythree years after the celebrated jewels of the duchess of windsor auction in 1987, sothebys is pleased to be offering twenty pieces formerly in the collection of the duchess of windsor. Culme, john and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Book of the jewels of the duchess of windsor sothebys. The jewels of the late duchess of windsor sold for the benefit of the pasteur institue. Jul 22, 2010 duchess of windsor s jewellery to go up for auction. Written in 1951, in his own hand, the duke recalls his austere.
The secret to the royal windsor jewel heist 1 by harry leavey isbn. The untold true passion of the duchess of windsor by morton, andrew isbn. The extraordinary jewellery collection of wallis simpson, the. Book of the jewels of the duchess of windsor sothebys geneva catalogue about this is an almost mint condition sothebys catalogue of the famous sale held in geneva in 1987 of the fabulous collection of jewels owned by the duchess of windsor. This book, published by sothebys back in the 80s, tells the story of the duke and duchess of windsor in the first part.
Duchess of windsors jewellery to go up for auction uk. See all 15 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Gorgeous photographs throughout of the jewels, and of the duke and duchess of windsor at various stages throughout their lives. Sothebys, the jewels of the duchess of windsor, geneva, thursday 2nd april 1987, lot 57. Tonights celebration was particularly special, as it marked the end of the queens favorite occasion the royal windsor horse show. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1.
On thursday, september 10, 2015 beginning at 6pm, the maryland historical society welcomes sothebys carol elkins, g. Heres a look at the gown and jewels worn by countess bettina bernadotte. The memoirs of the duke of windsor by the duke of windsor. The duchess of windsor collection reached the highest world record for a singleowner jewelry sale ever conducted. Now out of print, this book provides a most interesting historic record of the jewels given to the duchess by her besotted husband, which were sold for prices far exceeding the estimates a table of both is in the book. Interesting book showing some of the private as well as the state jewels of the houses of hanover and windsor.
The jewels of the duchess of windsor collection will be auctioned in london on november 30, 2010. The duchess of windsor jewels were unique, not only because of the. Many of the items can be found mentioned in two books, published in 1987. Posted in miscellaneous tagged 1987 duchess of windsor jewelry auction, barbara jones, cartier 20th anniversary brooch, cartier cross charm bracelet, cartier diamond and onyx panther bracelet, cartier flamingo brooch, duchess of windsor engagement ring, duchess of windsor jewels, duchess of windsor panther bracelet, enchanted manor. After the duchess died, her jewels were sold at auction. Jul 27, 2007 per request, a thread is being started to provide a catalog of some of the windsor jewels that are frequently mentioned throughout the various windsor threads. Windsor jewelry auction and mohamed fayeds connection. Now out of print, this book provides a most interesting historic record of the jewels given to the duchess by her besotted husband, which were sold for prices far exceeding the estimates. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Court dismissed those counts, as well as several defendants. On april 2 and 3, almost a year after the duchess of windsors death and 15 years after the dukes, most of her jewels will be auctioned at sothebys in geneva. It is an extraordinary honour to bring once again to sale these jewels worn by a woman who was a leader of fashion and the epitome of elegance and sophistication for her generation and beyond. Clean bright dust jacket is unchipped, no wear, no tears.
Twentythree years after the celebrated jewels of the duchess of windsor auction in 1987, sothebys is pleased to be offering twenty pieces formerly in the collection of the duchess of windsor. The title clearly says the jewels of the duchess of windsor. The cartier brooch was made to commemorate the duke and duchess of windsors twentieth wedding anniversary in 1957 and was a gift to wallis. It is said that during her last days, wallis simpson endured a lonely existence. The duchess worked closely with the firm on the design of the necklace. This book has many more photos of people that help bring the story of the duke and duchess to light, as well as excellent photos of the jewels that help bring the magnitude of wealth into real terms. The jewels of the duchess of windsor by nicholas rayner. The jewels of the duchess of windsor noir et blanc perlenclips mit.
Buy jewels of the duchess of windsor first edition by nicholas rayner, john culme isbn. The jewels of the duchess of windsor sothebys hard. Jewels of the duchess of windsor just another wordpress. The real story behind the gems given by a besotted duke of windsor to a grasping wallis simpson which this week fetched record prices. The sale of the sumptuous jewels of the duke and duchess took place before willing audiences on two continents fortified with personal fortunes. Amazon price new from used from kindle edition please retry. The bracelet had a special meaning to the duke and duchess and it was worn by wallis on her wedding day. Jun 19, 2016 posted in miscellaneous tagged 1987 duchess of windsor jewelry auction, barbara jones, cartier 20th anniversary brooch, cartier cross charm bracelet, cartier diamond and onyx panther bracelet, cartier flamingo brooch, duchess of windsor engagement ring, duchess of windsor jewels, duchess of windsor panther bracelet, enchanted manor. Duke and duchess of windsor in their paris mansion and describes their jewels, clothing. The jewels of the duchess of windsor by john culme and nicholas rayner. According to a book by hugo vickers, the lawyer, maitre suzanne blum, took advantage of the ailing duchess and did not respect her wishes. The necklace has 28 amethysts, turquoise, diamonds, and a gold chain. The jewels of the late duchess of windsor sold for the benefit of the pasteur institue culme, john sothebys on. Apr 11, 2018 explore bfinch0430s board duchess of windsor jewels, followed by 434.
Wallis simpson was an american socialite whose third marriage caused her harsh criticism in britain because her new husband was the heir to britains throne, and was forced to abdicate in order to marry her. The jewels chart her love life with the duke of windsorfor example, the melodramatic inscription on her engagement ring, we are ours now. Please use this thread only to post links to photographs of windsor jewels. Martyn gregory, who produced a film about the gems. The jewellery of wallis simpson the duchess of windsor. Coffeetable book delves into the jewelry of icons national.
Register for collections containing material related to the duke and duchess of windsor. The jewels of the duchess of windsor, by john culme and nicholas rayner. They cover the time from their first meeting up until they get together in france for their marriage and the editor provides a lot of context as the book progresses. The extraordinary jewellery collection of wallis simpson, the duchess of windsor besides causing a crisis in the british monarchy, the socialite assembled a worldclass selection wallis, the duchess of windsor, was one of the most controversial figures in the history of the modern british royal family due to causing the abdication of king.
Discover the highlights from the fine jewels sale on 12 december in london, formerly the property of the duke and duchess of windsor. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Suzy menkes, the windsor style, london, 1987, chapter entitled objects of desire with details of several items in the jewellery collection of the duchess of windsor. Twentyeight years after sothebys legendary auction, the jewels of the duchess of windsor continue to capture our imaginations. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. I had no idea that anyone really had frames decorated with real gems, much less real gold purses with diamond encrusted trim and clasps. Dec 12, 2016 weve got one more tiara to round out our coverage of the swedish portion of the nobel prize festivities. The queen mother gave to it to the present queen as a gift when she turned 18, but the queen never wore it. This incredible necklace was made by cartier in 1947 for the duchess of windsor. The evening standard duchess of windsors jewels back on sale at sothebys. Feb, 2018 the book contains very little new information and his sources seem to be very loosely connected ie.
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