Major Robert Rodger Glen of Glasgow, Scotland (1892 – 1957) was educated at Harrow, an English public boarding school for boys founded in 1572 under a Royal Charter of Queen Elizabeth I. As one of the most prestigious schools in the world, Harrow’s alumni include former British Prime Ministers such as the Earl Baldwin of Bewdley and Sir Winston Churchill, members of the House of Parliament and Royal Family and three Nobel Prize winners. Major Glen went on to graduate with a degree in Chemistry from Cambridge and held patents is areas of audio speakers and radio technology.

In 1912, Major Glen served in World War I where he endured multiple injuries before being discharged. He later served for many years in the British diplomatic service where he held posts in China, Egypt, Indian and Japan. In 1920, Major Robert Glen married Jane Abert Story. Jane’s lineage included notable Americans such as Major General John Patten Story, who held a distinguished career in the US Army and served as commandant of the Artillery School and Chief of the US Field Artillery corps.

Major Robert Rodger Glen purchased the present lots for his wife. With an eye for Art Deco jewelry, Major Glen selected the present coral and diamond necklace, which features round and elongated coral beads suspending a cross set with diamonds in subtle geometric details. The Cartier diamond clip-brooches exemplify the Art Deco period in jewelry with liner forms and variously-cut diamonds in delicately crafted platinum frames. The impeccable craftsmanship is indicative of the quality of Cartier and the accompanying black lacquer cuffs allow the clips to be worn in a variety of styles.