Raymond Mays

Our upcoming Antique & Modern Jewellery sale features an amber necklace, with matching earrings, attributed to the mother of Raymond Mays.

Raymond Mays was a hugely popular entrepreneur in the motor industry during the early to mid 20th century. Born in Lincolnshire, he was a renowned racing driver during the twenties and thirties. Raymond competed in European championships including the Grand Prix events in the thirties. He is one of the key figures behind English Racing Automobiles (ERA) and British Racing Motors (BRM).

Lot 38 in Fellows’ upcoming Antique & Modern Jewellery sale is an amber necklace and earrings. The item is attributed to the mother of Raymond Mayes. It is designed as a graduated series of oval-shape amber beads, together with matching earrings with the lot. There are also photos and a written note attributing the necklace to the mother of the racing driver . The length of the necklace is 77.5cms and the length of earrings is 4.6cms. The total weight 64.1gms.

An amber necklace, with matching earrings, attributed to the mother of Raymond Mays

Condition report:

• The item is accompanied by a note written by Raymond Mays’ mother explaining how she is handing over possession of the necklace, as well as a photo of the mother wearing it.
• The amber beads are in good to fair condition, some with small chips to the drill hole areas.
• Estimated dimensions of largest necklace bead is 19.6 by 16.2mms. Estimated dimensions of the smallest necklace bead is 10.7 by 8.9mms.
• The earrings come with hook fittings for pierced ears.
• Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers via the website for coloured gemstones.