Advertising

The Seattle Times Company

NWjobs | NWautos | NWhomes | NWsource | Free Classifieds | seattletimes.com

The Seattle Times Winner of Eight Pulitzer Prizes

Nation & World


Our network sites seattletimes.com | Advanced
Quick links: Traffic | Movies | Restaurants | Today's events | Video | Photos | Interactives | Blogs | Forums | Subscriber Services
Contact us

Originally published Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at 4:48 AM

Comments (0)     E-mail E-mail article      Print Print      Share Share

Sotheby's to auction American WWII spy's jewels

Sotheby's says it will auction jewels belonging to a former American World War II spy who married into Spanish aristocracy and rubbed shoulders with world leaders and Hollywood celebrities.

The Associated Press

Top comments Hide / Show comments
No comments have been posted to this article.
Start the conversation >

advertising

GENEVA —

Sotheby's says it will auction jewels belonging to a former American World War II spy who married into Spanish aristocracy and rubbed shoulders with world leaders and Hollywood celebrities.

The auction house says the collection of necklaces, brooches and earrings featuring emeralds, diamonds and rubies belong to New York-born Marie Aline Griffith.

Griffith worked for the CIA's predecessor OSS in Madrid during World War II before marrying a Spanish nobleman to become Countess Alina de Romanones.

Sotheby's says the jewels go under the hammer in Geneva on May 17 along with others once belonging to the Duchess of Windsor Wallis Simpson, a $10 million-emerald tiara and an 11-carat pink diamond valued at up to $16 million.

Comments (0)     E-mail E-mail article      Print Print      Share Share

News where, when and how you want it

Email Icon

Video

Advertising

NDN Video

Marketplace

 
Most read
Most commented
Most e-mailed
 
 
  1. David Stern's Seattle sucker punch shows we must stop being a pawn in NBA's game | Jerry Brewer
  2. Mayor: Kings deal about 'not letting somebody take something that isn't theirs'
  3. Seattle’s failed bid: No NBA, no promises
  4. Great Wolf Lodge ex-lifeguard held in alleged rape of guest, 14
  5. North Bend intruder had job, was father of five
  6. Pot rules taking shape; public gets a taste of what’s ahead
  7. Mariners beat Yankees again, near .500
  8. Ex-student sues Tacoma schools over restroom sex
  9. GE, Boeing tell airlines to inspect some 777 engines for defect
  10. Boston bombing suspect’s note explains motive, officials say
  1. Kings moving closer to sale to Sacramento group Comments345
  2. Game thread: Mariners try to contain high-octane Indians Comments296
  3. David Stern's Seattle sucker punch shows we must stop being a pawn in NBA's game Comments267
  4. Hood River, Ore., bakery won’t make cake for lesbians Comments259
  5. House committee to grill ousted IRS chief Comments256
  6. SI report --- Hansen offered deposit back, declines to take it Comments128
  7. Another new Husky? Blakley gives commitment to UW Comments118
  8. Why is any political group exempt from paying taxes? Comments89
  9. Mariners have been here before, but this feels different Comments79
  10. LGBT students get $600,000 in scholarships from 2 groups Comments27
  1. Pot rules taking shape; public gets a taste of what’s ahead
  2. Columbia Hills State Park is a Gorge wonder
  3. LGBT students get $600,000 in scholarships from 2 groups
  4. Why is any political group exempt from taxes?
  5. Contractor at Wade’s gun range cited for lead exposure
  6. Helping high-school students navigate the next step | Lynne K. Varner / Times editorial columnist
  7. Marine, dog partner reunited in surprise ceremony
  8. Sex-with-animals advocate told to stay off Internet
  9. Tableau Software shares soar 64% in trading debut
  10. Italy on the plate by way of Ballard | Taste

Most viewed imagesMore

Advertising