Lot 333
Lot 333
PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OF MRS. HANK GREENBERG
DIAMOND SET BIRD BROOCH

Price Realised USD 2,500
Estimate
USD 1,500 - USD 2,000
Closed: 8 Dec 2017
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DIAMOND SET BIRD BROOCH

Price Realised USD 2,500
Closed: 8 Dec 2017
Price Realised USD 2,500
Closed: 8 Dec 2017
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Designed as a bird in flight with a diamond set body and ruby eyes

Metal: 18k yellow gold
Diamonds: Approximately 155 round cuts with total weight of 7.75 - 8.75 carats
Ruby: 2 round cuts
Size/Dimensions: 5 x 5 cm
Marks: ITALY, 750
Gross Weight: 19.3 grams

SPECIALIST'S NOTES
Christie’s is pleased to offer the following lots from the Estate of Mrs. Hank Greenberg. Born Mary Jo Tarola in Portland, Oregon in 1929, she was a celebrated actress and wife of baseball great Hank Greenberg (1911-1986). As a teenager, Mrs. Greenberg was selected as the Princess of the Portland Rose Festival and from there pursued a career in acting, obtaining a contract and becoming a starlet with RKO Pictures. Known on the silver screen by her stage name, Linda Douglas, as well as her maiden name, Mrs. Greenberg was best known for her roles in Trail Guide (1952), Affair with a Stranger (1953) and Target (1952).
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