Lot 178
Charles de Temple: A pair of emerald, sapphire and diamond "Basket" earrings, 1990
Auction: Lots 15 to 251 | Wednesday 22 October 2025 from 1pm
Description
Each 18 carat gold openwork hoop, adorned with “caviar” granulation, circular-cut emeralds and sapphires and brilliant-cut diamonds, diamonds approx. 1.25 carats total, maker's mark CdeT, London hallmark, post fittings, length 4.0cm
Provenance
From the Private Collection of Lady Jacqueline Laker.
Jacqueline Laker was the fourth wife of the late Sir Freddie Laker, the British airlines entrepreneur. Freddie Laker founded Laker Airways in 1966 which revolutionised commercial airline travel with their transatlantic ‘Skytrain’ flights. Jacqueline Harvey married Sir Freddie in 1985. Laker had been a longstanding client of Charles de Temple and introduced his wife to the artist. Together they collaborated on many bespoke commissions and one-off creations.
Charles de Temple effectively vanished from the London jewellery scene around 1992. His presence whereabouts is unknown. This collection encapsulates a unique snapshot of the last working years of his career.
Also see lots 177, 179-188.
