South African Art, Jewellery and Decorative Arts
Live Auction, 4 February 2013
Jewellery
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About this Item
Replica of the 'Arms of The Prince of Wales' plume brooch, designed by Attwood & Sawyer, retailed by Ciro, circa 1987
rhodium-plated, the reverse with maker's initials A & S
Notes
This is a copy of the brooch given to Wallis Simpson by Edward, Prince of Wales. The original brooch was sold by Sotheby's in 1987 and again in 2011 when the Elizabeth Taylor Collection was sold by Christie's.
Attwood & Sawyer produced quality vintage costume jewellery from 1957. A British company started in Porthcawl, Wales, they produced jewellery which included copies of the "Duchess of Windsor" jewellery. They distributed in stores across the UK, Europe and worldwide. The company was bought by Buckley Jewellery in 2001 who are now reproducing the famous A & S designs.