Auctioneer's wonder as tiara smashes expectations
Summary
A tiara made by Cartier, once owned by Nancy Astor, was sold at an auction for nearly £890,000, far exceeding the expected price of £400,000. The tiara attracted attention due to its unique design, historical significance, and the Cartier brand.Key Facts
- A Cartier tiara owned by Nancy Astor was sold at an auction.
- The tiara was expected to sell for about £400,000 but reached nearly £890,000.
- Nancy Astor was elected to the UK Parliament in 1919, representing Plymouth Sutton.
- The tiara was originally purchased by her husband, Lord Waldorf Astor, in 1930.
- This was the first time the tiara was on the market since it was bought in 1930.
- Auctioneers were surprised by how much the tiara sold for.
- The tiara's high value was linked to its unique design, rich history, and the Cartier brand.
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