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John D. Spreckels, the son of ‘Sugar King’ Claus Spreckels, was a larger than life figure who influenced considerable development and modernization in the cities of San Diego and San Francisco. He worked in a variety of industries, including real estate, publishing, and transportation. At one time, Spreckels owned most of downtown San Diego and all of Coronado Island. One of his most notable legacies is the San Diego and Arizona Railroad, which played a major part in developing San Diego into a booming commercial hub. Another recognizable legacy is the Hotel del Coronado, which Spreckels helped to support financially during an economic downturn and then eventually came to own until his death in 1926. Spreckels also made substantial contributions to the arts, building the first modern playhouse west of the Mississippi and providing funding for daily organ concerts free to the public. Lot 89 originally belonged to Spreckels’ daughter Grace Spreckels Hamilton, who was a society figure in San Francisco and a generous philanthropist in her own right. The earrings have remained within the family for generations and now come to auction directly from the descendants of John D. Spreckels. PROPERTY FROM THE SPRECKELS FAMILY
ART DECO RUBY AND DIAMOND EARRINGS, CARTIER
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ART DECO RUBY AND DIAMOND EARRINGS, CARTIER
Carved rubies, ruby beads, old, single and baguette-cut diamonds, platinum, 2 ins., circa 1925, signed Cartier, numbered
Carved rubies, ruby beads, old, single and baguette-cut diamonds, platinum, 2 ins., circa 1925, signed Cartier, numbered