I guess the base and Maltese crosses went to Maud, and the elements were left behind with the thought that they could either be broken down for diamonds, else worn as a necklace or mounted on a framework for a (in my opinion, unfortunate) tiara.
As for this photo, Princess Edward's coiffure is the primary culprit here. Her hairdresser could have do much to improve the situation by building a larger nest for the tiara to rest on. Even a small hairpiece could have helped conceal the framework. Clearly the framework was designed for voluminous 'tiara hair' so I wonder why the elements haven't been placed on a smaller frame to better suit HRH.
--Previous Message-- : : Here are some details of the alternate : elements for reference purposes : : : : : : --Previous Message-- : : Brock - that is wonderful. But it does seem : to be an illustrator's idea of it. : : The base does not match the Regal Circlet. : The three minor elements seem right enough. : But the central front one does not seem to : match the element intended to hold the : Koh-i-noor. : : Thanks for posting your find. : : : : --Previous Message-- : I just came across this photo of a Queen : Victoria engraving online which vauguely : seems to illustrate an alternate arrangement : featuring the honeysuckle pieces: : : : : SOURCE: : : : http://www.gogmsite.net/early_victorian_-_1837_-_18/queen_victoria/queen-victoria-carte-de-vis.html : : The illustration appears based on this : portrait. : : : : Thoughts? : : : : :
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