Sold for $1,016

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium

Lot Description

COLLECTION OF GLOBALLY INSPIRED AND SOUVENIR JEWELRY

THE FIRST
A pair of globe-shaped ear clips.

N.B. When Secretary Albright spoke in schools, she brought her globe to the classroom and told students to be aware of and care about people on the other side of the world. Her Private Collection includes many images of globes from jewelry to prints to boxes.

THE SECOND
Miniature Delft blue porcelain clogs souvenir strung on a piece of ribbon in the colors of the Dutch flag.

THE THIRD
A clover-shaped brooch reading "Kiss Me I'm Irish." Marked SFJ.

THE FOURTH
A brooch depicting the globe with a pair of hands around it.

THE FIFTH
An eagle-shaped brooch with a dangling drum attachment in the colors of the Belgian flag.

THE SIXTH
A pair of ear clips made from South African coins.

THE SEVENTH
A brooch in the shape of a crown.

THE EIGHTH
A small enamel pin depicting the FC Barcelona logo.

THE NINTH
Six ear clips with the Korbel Champagne Cellars logo, and one ear clip with a Korbel insignia.

N.B. Secretary Albright’s maiden name was Korbel.

Condition Report

Condition

The overall condition of each item is good to very good. Light signs of wear commensurate with age and use, including finish loss, residue, surface abrasions, and tarnish.

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