I sometimes think that the full history of an important auction item is kept confidential and revealed in full only to the buyer.
--Previous Message-- : Lovely, thanks! : It doens't mention the provenance, only : states Munn's book for reference to a : similar piece. No information also as if it : can be put on a frame and turned into a : tiara. Perhaps it can, depends on its : flexibility. : Anyway congratulations to the person who : bought it, specially if it can be converted : in tiara also, I find fringes timeless : pieces that match well with most all of : classical jewels. : : : : --Previous Message-- : While searching at the Christie´s webside I : found this fringe necklace : : : : http://www.christies.com/lotfinder/jewelry/an-antique-diamond-necklace-5452313-details.aspx?from=searchresults&intObjectID=5452313&sid=d8c82094-f011-4aac-b600-3348e33619f3 : : I´ve never seen before. Is this one of so : many made in the 19th century or is : something known of it? The price rose very : high over the estimation. : : :
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