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    Re: Dutch Peacock Parure Archived Message

    Posted by John R on November 12, 2013, 1:16 am, in reply to "Re: Dutch Peacock Parure"

    Yes there most certainly are two seperate Peacock Tail Motif elements (one with nine and one with seven prongs) as Irene has been photographed wearing both of them (one as a brooch) at the same time. Question remains whether both could be worn in the tiara.

    --Previous Message--
    : I think Johan is right, that there were
    : original 4 parts.
    :
    : tiara
    : necklace
    : brooch
    : aigrette
    :
    : That would explain the difference between
    : the diamonds on the aigrette and on the
    : tiara element!
    :
    : Perhaps HRH Princess Irene still has the
    : necklace and the aigrette and gave/sold/??
    : the tiara and brooch to the foundation.
    :
    :
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