COLLECTION OF COSTUME JEWELRY EAGLE PINS
Sale 1579 - The Private Collection of Secretary Madeleine K. Albright
May 7, 2024
10:00AM ET
Live / New York
Estimate
$500 -
$700
Sold for $5,080
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
COLLECTION OF COSTUME JEWELRY EAGLE PINS
Including two Carol Sarkisian pins, a faux turquoise and pearl eagle pin, a red, white and blue eagle pin, signed on verso, and a colorless rhinestone eagle with olive branch. 3 1/4 x 1 3/4 inches, 3 1/4 x 1 3/4 inches, and 3 x 1 1/2 inches.
Secretary Albright gave Eagle pins to women foreign ministers as official U.S. gifts.
N.B. Eagles featured prominently in the collection of Secretary Madeleine K. Albright, and similar pins by Carol Sarkisian appear in Read My Pins.
Secretary Albright gave Eagle pins to women foreign ministers as official U.S. gifts.
N.B. Eagles featured prominently in the collection of Secretary Madeleine K. Albright, and similar pins by Carol Sarkisian appear in Read My Pins.
Condition Report
Overall Condition: Scratches, wear, and discoloration throughout. A few gemstone are missing from bottom of Carol Sarkisian pin. Glue visible in some areas of Sarkisian and olive branch brooches.
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All lots are sold “AS IS”. Please contact the jewelry department at jewelrycr@hindmanauctions.com for any additional information or questions you may have regarding this lot. The absence of any reference to the condition of a lot does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Please note that measurements and opinions on gems are given as a courtesy and are approximated. It is recommended you talk to a specialist or view items in person before placing a bid.
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