Skinner

Bold expectations of $30,000-50,000 carried by this spectacular gold, opal, diamond and pearl necklace, right, by Arthur and Georgie Gaskin at Skinner (23% buyer’s premium) in Boston on December 6 proved quite justified.

It was hammered down at $47,500 (£36,500) – an auction record for Gaskin jewellery.

One of three piec…

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