Name: Auction: A carved jade letter opener, circa 1960
Brand: Lyon & Turnbull
Price: 1200 GBP
Availability: InStock

Lots 15 to 251 | Wednesday 22 October 2025 from 1pm

The Collection of Virginia Fortune Ryan Ogilvy, Dowager Countess of Airlie  | Wednesday 22 October 2025 from 1pm

Lyon &amp; Turnbull are pleased to announce the next edition of London Jewellery, our flagship fine jewellery auction dedicated to fine antique, modern and designer jewellery, taking place on 22 October. We are honoured to bring to the market for the first time the private jewellery collection of Virginia Fortune Ryan Ogilvy, Dowager Countess of Airlie, the late Lady in Waiting to Queen Elizabeth II, including the historic Airlie Tiara. Curated by our Jewellery department, the sale features a carefully selected array of signed jewels by celebrated maisons such as Fabergé, Verdura, Tiffany &amp; Co., Van Cleef &amp; Arpels and Cartier, alongside antique Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian treasures with timeless appeal. Also included in the sale is a range of 20th century revolutionary British jewellers' creations including a substantial collection of Charles de Temple's work as well as examples from Alan Martin Gard, Roy King and John Donald.&nbsp;Buyer's Guide:

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Sarah Duncan | Head of Jewellery, London

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Ft. The Collection of Virginia Fortune Ryan Ogilvy, Dowager Countess of Airlie

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The handle of carved pierced jade, the terminal set with a circular cabochon ruby, to a polished pointed blade, length 17.9cm, fitted Bulgari case&nbsp;

A carved jade letter opener, circa 1960

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A carved jade letter opener, circa 1960

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