Necklace boosted by a fascinating backstory
This Victorian acrostic gold, hardstone and paste necklace, probably made in Rome c.1890, sold for £3800 (estimate £2000-3000) at Olympia Auctions’ (25% buyer’s premium) Jewellery & Watches sale on May 22.
It was, said specialist Justin Roberts, “a striking and unusual necklace in its own right. However…