$415
Two Gold Bands and Two Gem-set Rings, including an English 22kt gold man's wedding band, an English 18kt gold lady's wedding band, a 14kt gold and diamond band, and a joined trio of Continental 14kt gold and gem-set bands in sapphire, ruby, and diamond. Provenance: From the estate of British figure skater Magdalena Cecilia Colledge (November 28, 1920-April 12, 2008). She was the youngest athlete to compete in the Winter Olympics, going on to become a World Champion in 1937, and silver medalist in the 1936 Winter Olympics in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany. Her championships include the European women''s from 1937-1939, and was six times the British national women''s champion. Becoming a professional skater in the 1940s, she relocated to the United States and coached at the Skating Club of Boston. She created the camel and layback spins and the one-foot axel jump. Gold and diamond: 7 1/2 Bands: 6 1/2 and 4 Eternity band: 7
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2008-12-17
