A piece of British history is set to go under the hammer as the Cartier tiara once owned by Nancy Astor, the first woman to take a seat in Britain’s House of Commons, heads to auction. The tiara, which has been passed down through generations, will be sold at a Christie’s auction house in London on July 26.
Background on Nancy Astor
- Birth: Nancy Astor was born in Danville, Virginia, in 1879 as Nancy Witcher Langhorne.
- Marriage: She crossed the Atlantic in 1905, where she met Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor, and they married two years later.
- Political Career: After Lord Astor relinquished his seat in Parliament in 1919 due to an electoral law that prohibited members with foreign titles from holding office, Nancy took his place representing Plymouth Sutton with a substantial majority. She held this position until she stood down.
Auction Details
The Cartier tiara has been passed down through generations, and its new owner will be able to claim it as their own after it goes under the hammer at auction. The sale is expected to attract significant interest from collectors and historians alike due to its historical significance and rarity.
Christie’s has reported "a lot of interest" already. Emma Boustead, assistant director of jewelry sales at Christie’s London, stated:
"We’ve had some very serious buyers looking at it. It’s going into one of our big jewelry sales next week."
Boustead emphasized that while there are no guarantees about who might buy it, she believes the new owner will appreciate its history and value it accordingly. She noted that although many similar pieces are available on the market, this tiara stands out because of its connection to such an important figure in history.
"It would be fantastic if someone bought it because they wanted to keep something connected with her legacy," she said.
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