Viscountess Astor’s aquamarine jewel sparkles in Newbury
An impressive Edwardian aquamarine and diamond brooch with a provenance to the first lady to take her seat as an MP in the UK sold for £54,000 (plus 25% buyer’s premium) at auction this month.
Formerly owned by Viscountess (Nancy) Astor, elected as MP for Plymouth Sutton in 1919, it had bee…