Re: Which jewels were purchased from the estate of the Dowager Empress by Queen Mary and King George V? Archived Message
Posted by Franck on January 1, 2016, 6:41 am, in reply to "Which jewels were purchased from the estate of the Dowager Empress by Queen Mary and King George V?"
Dear all, In Menkes book (edition 1988), it is said that Queen Mary bought 2 sapphire and diamonds tiaras from the Dowager Empress. Therefore, I do think that one is the V shaped tiara with central sapphire - bought 1928 by Q Mary and the other one is one of the two unseen sapphire and diamond tiaras of Queen Elizabeth II (Leslie Field). What is very sad is the fact that she didn't give us the source of information (generaly information found in books, exhibitons...) We have also to bear in mind that Queen Mary bought an riviere from the estate of the Grand Duchess Vladimir in 1921. Franck --Previous Message-- : It would be interesting if we could compile a : list (with photos) of those jewels we can be : reasonably sure were purchased from the : estate of the Dowager Empress by Queen Mary : and King George V. I think, at this point, : jewels which were given as presents should : be excluded so that we can ascertain a clear : list of purchases. : : It seems to me that the sapphire and pearl : choker, now worn by the Princess Royal and : previously by the Queen and Queen Mary is : definite. : : : I also believe that this brooch comes from : the Dowager Empress' estate. : : : : We know from the information given on the : auction site for Princess Margaret's jewels : that King George V purchased and gave this : bracelet to Queen Mary. : : : : What other jewels is there proof of purchase : for? : : : http://www.christies.com/lotfinder/lot/a-diamond-pearl-and-gem-set-bracelet-4718163-details.aspx?pos=8&intObjectID=4718163&sid=&page=17 : :
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