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The exquisite Kashmir sapphire ring (Lot 228) and emerald and diamond bracelet (Lot 229) offered here, from the Hartley-Jenkins-Mead-Dodge family collection, have descended through four generations of strong matriarchs. Originating in northern England, Robert Milham Hartley moved the family to the United States in the 1797 from Cockermouth, England. Robert was the co-founder of the Temperance Movement in New York and founded Hartley House. His son, Marcellus Hartley was a prominent arms dealer who was appointed as an agent by the Union government to purchase guns from Europe during the American Civil War. After the war, he took ownership of The Remington Arms Company after being in partnership with the Winchester Arms Co. and diversified into many other areas of emerging industry, including electricity and railroads. In 1855, Hartley married Frances Chester White, and together they had four daughters: Caroline (who died in infancy), Emma, and twins Grace and Helen. A colorful woman, Helen grew up and became Helen Hartley Jenkins, a dynamic and dedicated philanthropist who was also a major benefactor of Columbia University. Strong and independent, Helen maintained homes in New York City, Morristown, New Jersey, Norfolk, Connecticut and Jekyll Island, Georgia. She was fondly remembered presiding over one of her beautiful homes, donning rare chinoserie robes and her stunning jewelry. Helen’s daughter, Grace Hartley Mead, born in 1895, followed in her mother’s footsteps, becoming a noted philanthropist and Trustee Emeritus of Columbia University Teacher’s College. For 25 years she also served as president of Hartley House, a settlement house named for her great grandfather. In addition, she served as President of Hartley Corporation, a philanthropic foundation that contributes to charitable and educational institutions. Christie’s is pleased to offer these stunning jewels from an important American family with deep roots in New York City and a rich history of business innovation and dedicated generosity.PROPERTY FROM THE HARTLEY-JENKINS-MEAD-DODGE COLLECTION
A SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND RING
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A SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND RING
Set with a cushion-cut sapphire, weighing approximately 11.08 carats, flanked on either side by an old-cut pear-shaped diamond, ring size 6, mounted in platinum
Accompanied by report no. CS 1082524 dated 20 March 2017 from the AGL American Gemological Laboratories stating that it is the opinion of the Laboratory that the origin of this sapphire would be classified as Kashmir, with no gemological evidence of heat
With report no. 91640 dated 18 April 2017 from the SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute stating that the sapphire is of Kashmir origin, with no indications of heating
Set with a cushion-cut sapphire, weighing approximately 11.08 carats, flanked on either side by an old-cut pear-shaped diamond, ring size 6, mounted in platinum
Accompanied by report no. CS 1082524 dated 20 March 2017 from the AGL American Gemological Laboratories stating that it is the opinion of the Laboratory that the origin of this sapphire would be classified as Kashmir, with no gemological evidence of heat
With report no. 91640 dated 18 April 2017 from the SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute stating that the sapphire is of Kashmir origin, with no indications of heating
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Please note that Lot 228 is also accompanied by report no. 91640 dated 18 April 2017 from the SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute stating that the sapphire is of Kashmir origin, with no indications of heating