12th Sep, 2024 10:30
Autumn Specialist Sale
Late 19th century diamond floral and foliate unmarked yellow and white metal semi parure
Late 19th century diamond floral and foliate unmarked yellow and white metal semi parure comprising hair piece, brooch and hair pins, the articulated hair piece length approx. 21cm, detaching into brooches and hair pins with multiple attachment options, a separate matching brooch with flower head attachment, together with a pair of later diamond earrings. The two principal round old cut diamonds measuring approx. 6.89 x 7.08mm, and 6.85 x 7.08mm (unable to access depths) each measuring approx. 1.25 carats, assessed clarities SI2-P1, assessed clarities M-tinted, claw settings, old cut and rose cut diamonds throughout, flush bead set, one small rose cut diamond deficient, the principal brooch fitting not secure, in fitted velvet covered box, with owners initials A.C.S to lid, dated 1890, the interior removable to reveal brooch and hair piece fittings behind
Provenance: Originally belonged to Alicia (Alice) Castello Shepherd (neé Child) and has passed down through family descent. Alicia was of Columbian descent. Her stepfather, Solomon F Koppel (1832-1910) recognised Alicia as his heir through his second marriage to her mother, Mary. Solomon F Koppel was a German consulat who moved to Columbia as part of a group to improve business links between Germany and the New World, primarily investing in railways. Solomon Koppel was one of the founders of what was to become Santander.
Alice Castello Shepherd
Her initials shown as ACC or ACS
Born 1859 Bogota, Columbia and died 1892 Malabar Hill, Bombay, India – still one of the most exclusive addresses in the world.
Stepdaughter and an heir of Salomon F Koppel (1832-1910),
‘…one of the most important foreigners in the country [Colombia]: he was the first manager of the Banco de Bogotá, the first bank to be founded in Colombia in 1870, he participated in the founding of the Banco de Santander in 1872 and in that of the Banco de Crédito Hipotecario in 1883. He also became involved in the construction of several railroads in different parts of the national territory and was the first consul of the German Empire in Bogotá since 1872, among many other activities.’
Translated Extract from “The Ashkenazim of the Caribbean: transatlantic networks of trade and migration between Frankfurt and Bogotá, through the British Empire in the 19th century”
Her sister, Fanny Castello Child, married Julio Mallarino, son of Acting President, Manuel María Mallarino Ibargüen of New Granada (which primarily covered Colombia and Panama with smaller portions of today's Costa Rica, Ecuador, Venezuela, Peru and Brazil).
Alice was the second wife of Joseph Shepherd – grandfather of the owner.
Sold for £11,000
Late 19th century diamond floral and foliate unmarked yellow and white metal semi parure comprising hair piece, brooch and hair pins, the articulated hair piece length approx. 21cm, detaching into brooches and hair pins with multiple attachment options, a separate matching brooch with flower head attachment, together with a pair of later diamond earrings. The two principal round old cut diamonds measuring approx. 6.89 x 7.08mm, and 6.85 x 7.08mm (unable to access depths) each measuring approx. 1.25 carats, assessed clarities SI2-P1, assessed clarities M-tinted, claw settings, old cut and rose cut diamonds throughout, flush bead set, one small rose cut diamond deficient, the principal brooch fitting not secure, in fitted velvet covered box, with owners initials A.C.S to lid, dated 1890, the interior removable to reveal brooch and hair piece fittings behind
Provenance: Originally belonged to Alicia (Alice) Castello Shepherd (neé Child) and has passed down through family descent. Alicia was of Columbian descent. Her stepfather, Solomon F Koppel (1832-1910) recognised Alicia as his heir through his second marriage to her mother, Mary. Solomon F Koppel was a German consulat who moved to Columbia as part of a group to improve business links between Germany and the New World, primarily investing in railways. Solomon Koppel was one of the founders of what was to become Santander.
Alice Castello Shepherd
Her initials shown as ACC or ACS
Born 1859 Bogota, Columbia and died 1892 Malabar Hill, Bombay, India – still one of the most exclusive addresses in the world.
Stepdaughter and an heir of Salomon F Koppel (1832-1910),
‘…one of the most important foreigners in the country [Colombia]: he was the first manager of the Banco de Bogotá, the first bank to be founded in Colombia in 1870, he participated in the founding of the Banco de Santander in 1872 and in that of the Banco de Crédito Hipotecario in 1883. He also became involved in the construction of several railroads in different parts of the national territory and was the first consul of the German Empire in Bogotá since 1872, among many other activities.’
Translated Extract from “The Ashkenazim of the Caribbean: transatlantic networks of trade and migration between Frankfurt and Bogotá, through the British Empire in the 19th century”
Her sister, Fanny Castello Child, married Julio Mallarino, son of Acting President, Manuel María Mallarino Ibargüen of New Granada (which primarily covered Colombia and Panama with smaller portions of today's Costa Rica, Ecuador, Venezuela, Peru and Brazil).
Alice was the second wife of Joseph Shepherd – grandfather of the owner.
Auction: Autumn Specialist Sale, 12th Sep, 2024
Our Autumn Specialist Sale of Fine Furniture, Modern Design, Paintings, Prints, Silver, Jewellery, Watches, Ceramics, Glassware & other Collectors Items.
Highlights will include a Walt Disney animation cell from 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs', a Lalique car mascot, a figure of Morph, a Rolex Yacht-Master, a collection of greyhound studies, and a good selection of jewellery.
Viewing
Wednesday 11th September - 10am till 5pm
