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Posted by Nellie
on May 10, 2012, 8:07 am, in reply to "Re: State Opening of Parliament"
202.161.26.2
Thanks Boffer.
So we can look forward to Volume 2 !!!!
--Previous Message--
: There is no information about those earrings
: in the new book, so our theory that they
: came from Queen Mary's brooch is still
: unconfirmed.
:
: In regards to the style of the earrings worn
: at the State Opening, I would say
: aesthetically they are antique, in the style
: of the late 18th of early 19th century. A
: very similar pair of earrings from c.1800
: are on sale at S J Philips.
:
:
: http://www.sjphillips.com/Pair-antique-cut-down-collet-diamond-drop-pendant-earrings-English-1800-DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=6&tabindex=5&objectid=395877&categoryid=2048
:
: Which begs the question as to where these
: jewels came from? Old family pieces that
: have laid unworn for two-centuries, seems
: very unlikely. A new mystery.
:
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