PLATINUM-ON-YELLOW GOLD, DIAMOND AND NATURAL PEARL BAR PIN,late 19th century. Row of five matched old mine cut diamonds alternate with four matched natural pearls.
In fine leather presentation box stamped "E. Walter Lawrence Inc., 527 5th Ave. New York", bearing gilt monogram "B.S.M." for Beatrice Sontagg Miles, grand-daughter of the artist William L. Sontagg. - L: 1 9/16 in. Estimate $1,000-1,500
PROVENANCE: By family descent to present owner from her great-grandmother, Adelina Ross, one of the "New York Four Hundred", pictured wearing the pin, accompanied by her young son Pierre Sanford Ross.
